Serving 362 students in grades 6-12, Lyons Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyons Community School serves a 5.6 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with an average drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school and the furthest edge located approximately 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyons Community School's student population of 362 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lyons Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyons Community School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3601 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
55%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyons Community School's ranking?
Lyons Community School is ranked #3601 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lyons Community School often compared to?
Lyons Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juan Morel Campos Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lyons Community School?
The graduation rate of Lyons Community School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Lyons Community School?
362 students attend Lyons Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lyons Community School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyons Community School?
Lyons Community School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyons Community School offer ?
Lyons Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyons Community School part of?
Lyons Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
In what neighborhood is Lyons Community School located?
Lyons Community School is located in the Southside neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Southside.
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