South Lyon Community Schools School District

345 South Warren St
South Lyon, MI 48178-1317
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

South Lyon Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,336 students in South Lyon Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in South Lyon Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
8,336 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
451 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

South Lyon Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#105 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Lyon Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Lyon Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Lyon Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Lyon Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
561 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
408 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
248 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
6,797 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
81%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
315 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
736
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
651
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
633
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
621
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
676
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
614
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
641
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
635
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
615
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
640
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
627
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
608
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
625
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
14
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,802 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Lyon Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$107 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of South Lyon Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,595
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Lyon Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,802
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Lyon Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Lyon Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William A Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
57900 Eleven Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8750
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
South Lyon High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 North Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #33.
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24650 Collingwood Dr
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8650
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Millennium Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
61526 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #55.
South Lyon East High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52000 10 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #66.
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56775 Rice St
New Hudson, MI 48165
(248) 573-8400
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
Kent Lake Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30181 Kent Lake Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8350
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Sayre Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23000 Valerie St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8500
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #99.
Frank E Bartlett School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 School St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1010.
William A Brummer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9919 North Rushton Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8520
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1111.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1212.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7806 Salem Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 573-8450
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,336 students.
What is the rank of South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District is ranked #107 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Lyon Community Schools School District?
81% of South Lyon Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Lyon Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,802 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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