Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyons School serves the south part of Lansing, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyons School's student population of 242 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lyons School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyons School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2623 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyons School's ranking?
Lyons School is ranked #2623 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lyons School often compared to?
Lyons Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cavanaugh School, North School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Lyons School?
242 students attend Lyons School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Lyons School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyons School?
Lyons School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lyons School offer ?
Lyons School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyons School part of?
Lyons School is part of Lansing Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lyons School located?
Lyons School is located in the Old Everett Neighborhood neighborhood of Lansing, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Old Everett Neighborhood.
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