Serving 352 students in grades 6-12, Lyons Middle/senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyons Middle/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lyons Middle/senior High School's student population of 352 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lyons Middle/senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyons Middle/senior High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyons Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Lyons Middle/senior High School is ranked #292 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lyons Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Lyons Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lyons Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lyons Middle/senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lyons Middle/senior High School?
352 students attend Lyons Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lyons Middle/senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyons Middle/senior High School?
Lyons Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lyons Middle/senior High School offer ?
Lyons Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyons Middle/senior High School part of?
Lyons Middle/senior High School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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