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#1351 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lyman Elementary School
Elementary School · Sedro-woolley School District · Lyman, WA
A Sedro-woolley School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1308, Lyman, WA 98263
- Math 34% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyman Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lyman 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,750
Median home value
$385,700
College educated
5%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Sedro-Woolley School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | Not available | 271 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | Not available | 470 | Compare → |
| Clear Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | Not available | 304 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | Not available | 541 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sedro-woolley School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $17,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyman Elementary School is listed in Sedro-Woolley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyman Elementary School
Lyman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lyman, WA, part of Sedro-woolley School District, serving approximately 154 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyman Elementary School
What grades does Lyman Elementary School serve?
Lyman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyman Elementary School rank in WA?
Lyman Elementary School ranks #1,351 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lyman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lyman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyman Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lyman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lyman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lyman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyman Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Lyman 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Skagit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (360) 855-3535
- Area population (ZIP 98263)
- 201
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 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 98263; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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