Lyman Elementary School
Lyman Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Lyman Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lyman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lyman Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 588 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lyman Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lyman Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #155 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 36% | 48% |
| White | 54% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lyman Elementary School is Harrison Central High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Roger Amos Mcmurtry School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Orange Grove Elementary School (2.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gulfport Harrison Central High School Math: 43% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,642 student10
1.9 miles
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610 1.9 9-12 1,642 - Gulfport Harrison County Vocational Complex Vocational School
1.9 miles
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6652 1.9 n/a n/a - Gulfport Orange Grove Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 4-6 | 458 students10
2.9 miles
11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322 2.9 4-6 458 - Gulfport Harrison Central Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-3 | 621 students10
3.0 miles
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701 3 K-3 621 - Gulfport Harrison County Alternative School Alternative School
3.2 miles
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956 3.2 n/a n/a
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