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#1770 of 2,228 schools in WA

Lyle High School

High School · Lyle School District · Lyle, WA

A high school in Lyle, WA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 368, Lyle, WA 98635

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 38% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$22,024
Chronic Absenteeism70.7%

Students at Lyle High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.3%

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 High 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,930

Median home value

$486,000

Median rent

$1,357/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Lyle School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$22,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lyle High School is listed in Lyle School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lyle High School

Lyle High School is a public high school in Lyle, WA, part of Lyle School District, serving approximately 58 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,770 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyle High School

What grades does Lyle High School serve?

Lyle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lyle High School?

Lyle High School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lyle High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyle High School rank in WA?

Lyle High School ranks #1,770 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lyle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyle High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lyle High School a charter school?

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

Is Lyle High School a Title I school?

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

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

60.3% of students at Lyle High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Klickitat County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.7%
Area population (ZIP 98635)
2,033
Area median age
53.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98635; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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