Albert R. Lyman Middle

San Juan District
535 N 100 E
BLANDING, UT 84511
330 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Albert R. Lyman Middle School, located in Blanding, Utah, serves as a central educational hub for students within the San Juan School District. As a middle school serving the community, it provides a transitionary environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the early adolescent years. The school is named in honor of Albert R. Lyman, a notable historical figure and author known for documenting the pioneer history and landscape of the San Juan region, reflecting the institution's connection to local heritage and culture.

The school operates as part of a district that serves a diverse student population, including a significant number of Native American students from the surrounding Navajo Nation. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages extracurricular participation and community engagement. By providing a structured environment in the rural landscape of southeastern Utah, Albert R. Lyman Middle School plays a vital role in preparing its students for success in high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of responsible citizenship.
330
Total Students
18.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (48.5%)
  • American Indian
    132 (40.0%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: San Juan District
Phone: (435)678-1398
Website: http://www.sjsd.org/o/arlms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 119
Grade 7 114
Grade 8 97
Gender Ratio