Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lyons School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyons School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lyons School's student population of 173 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lyons School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
24%
18%
White
32%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lyons School often compared to?
Lyons Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kendon 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 40% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Lyons School?
173 students attend Lyons School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Lyons School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyons School?
Lyons School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lyons School offer ?
Lyons School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lyons School part of?
Lyons School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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