For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 306 students in Lyle Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lyle Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
306 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lyle Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#439 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
13%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,824 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,663 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,824
$17,742
Spending / Student
$14,663
$18,463
Best Lyle Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyle High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lyle Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Gr: 5-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyle Public School District?
Lyle Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Lyle Public School District?
Lyle Public School District is ranked #450 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyle Public School District?
80% of Lyle Public School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Lyle Public School District?
Lyle Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lyle Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,663 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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