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#1249 of 1,823 schools in IN
White River Valley Middle School
Middle School · White River Valley School District · Lyons, IN
A middle school in Lyons, IN where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2926 S SR 67, Lyons, IN 47443
- Math 38% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White River Valley Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White River Valley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,795
Median home value
$85,900
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
White River Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
White River Valley Middle School is listed in White River Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White River Valley Middle School
White River Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Lyons, IN, part of White River Valley School District, serving approximately 151 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White River Valley Middle School
What grades does White River Valley Middle School serve?
White River Valley Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend White River Valley Middle School?
White River Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White River Valley Middle School rank in IN?
White River Valley Middle School ranks #1,249 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is White River Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
White River Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at White River Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White River Valley Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is White River Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, White River Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White River Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, White River Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White River Valley Middle School?
55.0% of students at White River Valley Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (812) 659-3915
- Area population (ZIP 47443)
- 1,336
- Area median age
- 45.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47443; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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