Lyle Middle School is one of 13 in Washington that will receive federal School Improvement Grants.  Funds received can be used in a variety of areas, including targeted professional development, supplies and materials, and before- and after-school programs.  Schools receiving the grants were identified as priority schools, defined as being among lowest five percent of Title I schools based on test results.  Title I schools have at least 40 percent of students from low-income families.  This is the third round of School Improvement Grants in Washington.  A state analysis on the first group of schools showed three out of every four schools increased test scores in reading, while 95 percent increased math scores.