Top Rankings
West Lyon Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 973 students in West Lyon Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Lyon Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
973 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Lyon Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,741 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,847
$16,592
Spending / Student
$11,741
$16,163
Best West Lyon Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 7-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Lyon Comm School District?
West Lyon Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 973 students.
What is the rank of West Lyon Comm School District?
West Lyon Comm School District is ranked #19 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Lyon Comm School District?
88% of West Lyon Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Lyon Comm School District?
West Lyon Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Lyon Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,741 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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