Linda Lyon Elementary School

2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Linda Lyon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Linda Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Linda Lyon Elementary School's student population of 752 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
752 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Linda Lyon Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linda Lyon Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#713 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
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64%
37%
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61%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
53%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
60%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linda Lyon Elementary School's ranking?
Linda Lyon Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Linda Lyon Elementary School often compared to?
Linda Lyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amy Parks-heath Elementary School, Sharon Shannon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Linda Lyon Elementary School?
752 students attend Linda Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Linda Lyon Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linda Lyon Elementary School?
Linda Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Linda Lyon Elementary School offer ?
Linda Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Linda Lyon Elementary School part of?
Linda Lyon Elementary School is part of Rockwall ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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