Lyons Community School

Summary:

Lyons Community School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Brooklyn, New York, with a student population of 383. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #14, which is ranked 577 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lyons Community School faces significant challenges, with a declining 4-year graduation rate (71.8% in 2022-2023), a high dropout rate (3.1% in 2022-2023), and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate (94.2% in 2022-2023). Academically, the school struggles, with low proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 18.18% of 6th-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to 58.8% in the district and 45.82% statewide.

While Lyons Community School has a relatively high per-student spending of $25,249 in 2022-2023, this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's performance is significantly worse than many of the nearby schools in the district, such as Brooklyn Latin School, which ranks among the top high schools in the state. The high percentage of students from low-income families (90.86% free/reduced lunch recipients) and the racial diversity of the student body (predominantly Hispanic and African American) suggest that the school may be serving a population with unique needs and challenges that require specialized support and interventions.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 223 Graham Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11206


(718) 782-0918

District: New York City Geographic District #14

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,249 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.6%
African American:
36.6%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.9% Help


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Compare Details Lyons Community School ranks worse than 69.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lyons Community School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.14. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lyons Community School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.6%), African American (36.6%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #14. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyons Community School is 8.2, which is the 3rd best among 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyons Community School is $25,249, which is the 4th highest among 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #14.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lyons Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyons Community School 1045th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Lyons Community School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #14:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #14 577th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lyons Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 2.60 1200th 1224 2.0%
2010 2.40 1235th 1243 0.6%
2011 4.82 1260th 1295 2.7%
2012 10.01 1210th 1337 9.5%
2013 10.75 1306th 1373 4.9%
2014 10.66 1345th 1401 4.0%
2015 11.03 1342nd 1407 4.6%
2016 11.18 1354th 1429 5.2%
2017 9.07 1411th 1455 3.0%
2018 12.19 1353rd 1438 5.9%
2019 17.50 1262nd 1439 12.3%
2022 18.83 1290th 1479 12.8%
2023 33.05 1045th 1500 30.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.83 438th 503 12.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.82 836th 1170 28.5%
2019 44.19 516th 1139 54.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.13 1164th 1245 6.5%
2019 11.45 1218th 1241 1.9%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.19 392nd 457 14.2%
2019 28.62 318th 392 18.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.21 1271st 1353 6.1%
2019 21.30 1159th 1370 15.4%
2023 48.02 752nd 1463 48.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 1265th 1352 6.4%
2019 17.09 1222nd 1366 10.5%
2023 23.24 1220th 1464 16.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.99 530th 663 20.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Lyons Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.54 652nd 826 21.1%
2022 19.25 818th 914 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lyons Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 26.40 857th 1117 23.3%
2011 34.31 796th 1165 31.7%
2012 22.33 922nd 1198 23.0%
2013 11.48 1047th 1217 14.0%
2014 11.27 1103rd 1237 10.8%
2015 10.40 1165th 1255 7.2%
2016 9.14 1219th 1255 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lyons Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 6 57 1 72 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2009 5 146 4 177 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2010 7 238 3 232 5 n/a n/a 0 485
2011 6 246 4 288 3 0 0 0 547
2012 11 220 6 288 2 0 0 0 527
2013 9 226 8 290 2 0 1 0 536
2014 11 234 5 304 4 0 2 0 560
2015 8 203 6 300 1 0 1 0 519
2016 8 214 6 302 0 0 1 0 531
2017 13 187 7 304 1 0 0 0 512
2018 13 185 5 291 0 0 0 0 494
2019 14 156 2 293 1 2 2 0 470
2020 9 147 0 272 0 2 2 0 432
2021 8 145 1 248 0 4 3 0 409
2022 8 150 1 219 1 2 5 0 386
2023 9 140 1 209 2 1 21 0 383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lyons Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 136 11.5 11.8 81.6
2009 335 22.5 14.9 77.3
2010 485 41.0 11.8 n/a
2011 547 49.0 11.1 81.2
2012 527 50.4 10.4 82.2
2013 536 46.9 11.4 85.3
2014 560 43.5 12.8 83
2015 519 49.0 10.5 87.5
2016 531 46.0 11.5 86.1
2017 512 50.7 10.0 89.1
2018 494 44.0 11.2 90.1
2019 470 41.0 11.4 90
2020 432 43.0 10.0 91.7
2021 409 41.5 9.8 91.2
2022 386 45.0 8.5 86.5
2023 383 46.5 8.2 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lyons Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 136 11.5 11.8 81.6
2009 335 22.5 14.9 77.3
2010 485 41.0 11.8 n/a
2011 547 49.0 11.1 81.2
2012 527 50.4 10.4 82.2
2013 536 46.9 11.4 85.3
2014 560 43.5 12.8 83
2015 519 49.0 10.5 87.5
2016 531 46.0 11.5 86.1
2017 512 50.7 10.0 89.1
2018 494 44.0 11.2 90.1
2019 470 41.0 11.4 90
2020 432 43.0 10.0 91.7
2021 409 41.5 9.8 91.2
2022 386 45.0 8.5 86.5
2023 383 46.5 8.2 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Lyons Community School

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YearCompletely Immunized
201596.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyons Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,531 (9.2%) $15,076 (90.8%) $16,607
2020 $1,500 (8.1%) $17,033 (91.9%) $18,533
2021 $1,916 (9.7%) $17,832 (90.3%) $19,748
2022 $2,927 (13.1%) $19,406 (86.9%) $22,333
2023 $3,593 (14.2%) $21,656 (85.8%) $25,249

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyons Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1262nd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1045th of 1500 Middle schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lyons Community School)4418.2
 25.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #14)4458.8
 14.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Lyons Community School)80
 8%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #14)3651.3
 15.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lyons Community School)2440
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #14)3852.3
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Lyons Community School)80
 8%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #14)3531.3
 3.7%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4435.3
 8.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lyons Community School)2250
 28%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #14)4456.9
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course English (Lyons Community School)70.660.3
 10.3%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #14)72.367.6
 4.8%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470383
 18.5%
African American156140
 10.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic293209
 28.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White149
 35.7%
Two or More Races221
 950%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90%90.9%
 0.9%


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Students at Lyons Community School are 55% Hispanic, 37% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Lyons Community School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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