Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lyon K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyon K-8 serves the northern part of Brighton, MA, covering an attendance area of approximately 19 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyon K-8 School's student population of 143 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lyon K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyon K-8 School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1248 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
Showing 2001–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyon K-8 School's ranking?
Lyon K-8 School is ranked #1248 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lyon K-8 School often compared to?
Lyon K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lyon K-8 School?
143 students attend Lyon K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lyon K-8 School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyon K-8 School?
Lyon K-8 School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyon K-8 School offer ?
Lyon K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyon K-8 School part of?
Lyon K-8 School is part of Boston School District.
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