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#1087 of 1,226 schools in OR

Lyle Elementary School

Elementary School · Dallas Sd 2 · Dallas, OR

A Dallas Sd 2 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

185 SW Levens St, Dallas, OR 97338

  • Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.4% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.1% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$14,455
Chronic Absenteeism50.5%

Students at Lyle Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lyle Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,378/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,345

Median home value

$388,100

Median rent

$1,197/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dallas Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–110.9 mi258Compare →
Oakdale Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–31.2 mi332Compare →
Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–81.9 mi153Compare →
Luckiamute Valley Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–8Not available232Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dallas Sd 2

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$14,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lyle Elementary School is listed in Dallas SD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lyle Elementary School

Lyle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dallas, OR, part of Dallas Sd 2, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyle Elementary School

What grades does Lyle Elementary School serve?

Lyle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Lyle Elementary School?

Lyle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyle Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyle Elementary School rank in OR?

Lyle Elementary School ranks #1,087 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Lyle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Lyle Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyle Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lyle Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lyle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyle Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lyle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyle Elementary School?

68.4% of students at Lyle Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.5%
Area population (ZIP 97338)
22,977
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
42.4
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97338; 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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