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#549 of 1,015 schools in UT
Albert R. Lyman Middle
Middle School · San Juan District · Blanding, UT
A San Juan District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
535 N 100 E, Blanding, UT 84511
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albert R. Lyman Middle score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albert R. Lyman Middle 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,015
Median home value
$245,600
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84511; 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.
San Juan District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albert R. Lyman Middle is listed in San Juan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert R. Lyman Middle
Albert R. Lyman Middle is a public middle school in Blanding, UT, part of San Juan District, serving approximately 323 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert R. Lyman Middle
What grades does Albert R. Lyman Middle serve?
Albert R. Lyman Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Albert R. Lyman Middle?
Albert R. Lyman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert R. Lyman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert R. Lyman Middle is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert R. Lyman Middle rank in UT?
Albert R. Lyman Middle ranks #549 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Albert R. Lyman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert R. Lyman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Albert R. Lyman Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert R. Lyman Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albert R. Lyman Middle a charter school?
No, Albert R. Lyman Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert R. Lyman Middle a Title I school?
No, Albert R. Lyman Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert R. Lyman Middle?
61.0% of students at Albert R. Lyman Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (435) 678-1398
- Area population (ZIP 84511)
- 4,248
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84511; 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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