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#1846 of 2,228 schools in WA

Lyle Middle School

Middle School · Lyle School District · Lyle, WA

A middle school in Lyle, WA where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 368, Lyle, WA 98635

  • Math 17% vs WA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.2 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-26.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$22,024
Chronic Absenteeism76.1%

Students at Lyle Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 SBA)
School
State
39%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lyle Middle 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.

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

About Lyle Middle School

Lyle Middle School is a public middle school in Lyle, WA, part of Lyle School District, serving approximately 46 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,846 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyle Middle School

What grades does Lyle Middle School serve?

Lyle Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lyle Middle School?

Lyle Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lyle Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyle Middle School rank in WA?

Lyle Middle School ranks #1,846 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lyle Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyle Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyle Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lyle Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Lyle Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

58.7% of students at Lyle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Klickitat County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.1%
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 · 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.
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.

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

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