J L Lyon Elementary School
Tel:
(281)356-8115
- J L Lyon Elementary School serves 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- J L Lyon Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 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%.
School Overview
- J L Lyon Elementary School's student population of 819 students has declined by 5% 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 top 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3203 out of 7953 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 45% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Magnolia Nichols Sawmill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 626 students
1.9 miles
28750 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281)252-2133 1.9 PK-5 626 - Magnolia Magnolia J High School Grades: 6-8 | 1525 students
3.9 miles
31138 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281)356-1327 3.9 6-8 1525 - Magnolia Project Restore Alternative School
Grades: 10-11 | 1 students
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
Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
4.5 miles
919 Cloyd St
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281)252-2265 4.5 9-12 101
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