Summary:
The city of Lyons, New York is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Lyons Elementary School, Lyons Senior High School, and Lyons Middle School. These schools operate under the Lyons Central School District and serve a predominantly white student population, with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Among the three schools, Lyons Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I and Living Environment. In contrast, Lyons Elementary School struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. Lyons Senior High School also underperforms the state averages on most Regents exams, with the exception of Chemistry and U.S. History and Government.
The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the elementary/middle schools and the high school. While Lyons Middle School excels on Regents exams, the elementary and high school struggle to meet state proficiency standards. This may be attributed to the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the Lyons community, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools. Exploring the factors behind the middle school's success and implementing similar strategies at the other schools could potentially lead to improved academic outcomes for the district.
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