Serving 124 students in grades 7-8, Lyons Middle 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyons Middle School's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 1200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Lyons Middle 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 Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3769 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyons Middle School's ranking?
Lyons Middle School is ranked #3769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lyons Middle School often compared to?
Lyons Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newark Middle School, Clyde-savannah Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lyons Middle School?
124 students attend Lyons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lyons Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyons Middle School?
Lyons Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyons Middle School offer ?
Lyons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyons Middle School part of?
Lyons Middle School is part of Lyons Central School District.
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