Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J L Lyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J L Lyon Elementary serves the southwest part of Magnolia, TX, covering an area of approximately 19.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 3.4 miles and the furthest edge located 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
J L Lyon Elementary School's student population of 762 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
762 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At J. L. Lyon Elementary, we strive to grow our students academically, emotionally, and socially by providing a positive, safe, innovative environment that enables them to achieve their maximum potential.
School Rankings
J L Lyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J L Lyon Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4149 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J L Lyon Elementary School's ranking?
J L Lyon Elementary School is ranked #4149 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend J L Lyon Elementary School?
762 students attend J L Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of J L Lyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J L Lyon Elementary School?
J L Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J L Lyon Elementary School offer ?
J L Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is J L Lyon Elementary School part of?
J L Lyon Elementary School is part of Magnolia Independent School District.
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