Lyman Middle School in Kennebec, South Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lyman Middle School is a rural public school in Kennebec, South Dakota that is part of Lyman School District 42 - 1. It serves 79 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.9:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

79 Students

8 Teachers

411 E 2nd St

Kennebec, SD 57544 View local requests

http://www.lyman.k12.sd.us

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Lyman Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. McClanahan

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Lyman Middle School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lyman Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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