Dana L Lyon Middle School
Dana L Lyon Middle School serves 513 students in grades 4-8.
Dana L Lyon Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dana L Lyon Middle School's student population of 513 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dana L Lyon Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dana L Lyon Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3521 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
95%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dana L Lyon Middle School often compared to?
Dana L Lyon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corning-painted Post Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Dana L Lyon Middle School?
513 students attend Dana L Lyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dana L Lyon Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dana L Lyon Middle School?
Dana L Lyon Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dana L Lyon Middle School offer ?
Dana L Lyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dana L Lyon Middle School part of?
Dana L Lyon Middle School is part of Bath Central School District.
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