J L Lyon Elementary School
J L Lyon Elementary School serves 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
J L Lyon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
J L Lyon Elementary School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 819 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
J L Lyon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of J L Lyon Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4650 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 45% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Magnolia Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to J L Lyon Elementary School is Project Restore (4.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Magnolia J High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nichols Sawmill Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Magnolia Nichols Sawmill Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 626 students10
1.9 miles
28750 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133 1.9 PK-5 626 - Magnolia Magnolia J High School Math: 44% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,525 student10
3.9 miles
31138 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-1327 3.9 6-8 1,525 - Magnolia Project Restore Alternative School Grades: 10-11 | 1 student
4.1 miles
31141 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571 4.1 10-11 1 - Magnolia Magnolia Intermediate School
4.2 miles
31164 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571 4.2 n/a n/a - Magnolia Alpha Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 101 students10
4.5 miles
919 Cloyd St
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2265 4.5 9-12 101
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