Jonestown Elementary School vs. Lyon Elementary School
Should you attend Jonestown Elementary School or Lyon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jonestown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
135 students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#519 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
24
18
Grade 1 Students
21
36
Grade 2 Students
19
26
Grade 3 Students
23
34
Grade 4 Students
13
37
Grade 5 Students
21
39
Grade 6 Students
14
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
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2%
% Black
90%
77%
% White
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1%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
10%
20%
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Diversity Score
0.18
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%