Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lyons Mill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyons Mill Elementary School's student population of 656 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyons Mill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyons Mill Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
82%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyons Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Lyons Mill Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Lyons Mill Elementary School?
656 students attend Lyons Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lyons Mill Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyons Mill Elementary School?
Lyons Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lyons Mill Elementary School offer ?
Lyons Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyons Mill Elementary School part of?
Lyons Mill Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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