J L Lyon Elementary

Summary:

J L Lyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Magnolia, Texas, serving 703 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Magnolia Independent School District (ISD). While the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, it faces challenges in academic performance, particularly on STAAR reading and math assessments.

J L Lyon Elementary's STAAR proficiency rates lag behind the Magnolia ISD and Texas state averages, especially in 3rd and 4th grade. However, the school's Gifted and Talented students perform well, ranking in the top 323 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools. The school also has a high percentage of students (65.72%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Magnolia Parkway Elementary (44.59%) and Nichols Sawmill Elementary (44.31%).

J L Lyon Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, and its performance on STAAR assessments varies significantly across different student subgroups. While Gifted and Talented students excel, English Language Learners and Hispanic students lag behind their peers in reading and math proficiency. The school's higher per-student spending of $10,615 in 2020-2021 compared to nearby schools suggests potential areas for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly for its English Language Learners and Hispanic student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 27035 Nichols Sawmill Rd
       Magnolia, TX  77355-3472


(281) 356-8115

District: Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1457th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,615 Help


Students who attend J L Lyon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Magnolia Intermediate
    Magnolia J H
High:    Magnolia West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.5%
White:
44.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Compare Details J L Lyon Elementary ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.5%), White (44%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J L Lyon Elementary is 13.5, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J L Lyon Elementary is $10,615, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

J L Lyon Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Magnolia Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) 217th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for J L Lyon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.81 2682nd 3465 22.6%
2005 25.28 3013th 3475 13.3%
2006 46.52 2214th 3476 36.3%
2007 55.81 1916th 3724 48.5%
2008 63.06 1466th 3768 61.1%
2009 72.43 933rd 3884 76.0%
2010 73.86 855th 3937 78.3%
2011 59.84 1820th 4095 55.6%
2012 60.33 1684th 4206 60.0%
2013 48.27 2387th 4221 43.4%
2014 42.57 2770th 4260 35.0%
2015 62.80 1628th 4320 62.3%
2016 51.59 2226th 4286 48.1%
2017 38.76 2613th 4329 39.6%
2018 40.03 2554th 4359 41.4%
2019 43.71 2445th 4479 45.4%
2021 52.85 1892nd 4578 58.7%
2022 58.52 1675th 4581 63.4%
2023 51.85 2071st 4647 55.4%
2024 62.62 1457th 4675 68.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.82 2849th 3226 11.7%
2019 44.75 1852nd 3333 44.4%
2021 51.55 1386th 3446 59.8%
2022 41.67 2131st 3487 38.9%
2023 29.66 2797th 3556 21.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.62 1491st 3558 58.1%
2019 54.08 1192nd 3684 67.6%
2021 46.47 1617th 3799 57.4%
2022 48.11 1696th 3952 57.1%
2023 39.93 2311th 4086 43.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.36 3297th 4264 22.7%
2019 47.59 2232nd 4309 48.2%
2021 53.58 1783rd 4451 59.9%
2022 56.02 1741st 4477 61.1%
2023 48.08 2304th 4521 49.0%
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Rank History for Female students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.66 2467th 4306 42.7%
2019 46.68 2238th 4348 48.5%
2021 57.96 1601st 4499 64.4%
2022 64.47 1340th 4561 70.6%
2023 48.24 2279th 4588 50.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.21 2281st 3106 26.6%
2019 27.64 2754th 3184 13.5%
2021 57.05 1523rd 3006 49.3%
2022 68.93 848th 2958 71.3%
2023 75.13 323rd 2980 89.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.04 3024th 4240 28.7%
2019 52.16 1829th 4295 57.4%
2021 54.34 1536th 4331 64.5%
2022 56.03 1675th 4461 62.5%
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Rank History for Male students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.98 2700th 4319 37.5%
2019 39.59 2687th 4357 38.3%
2021 48.28 2064th 4498 54.1%
2022 50.85 2122nd 4563 53.5%
2023 52.90 1973rd 4585 57.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.06 3578th 4168 14.2%
2019 33.64 3038th 4188 27.5%
2021 52.26 1792nd 4329 58.6%
2022 46.76 2314th 4376 47.1%
2023 35.48 3056th 4401 30.6%
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Rank History for White students at J L Lyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.81 1782nd 3127 43.0%
2019 41.12 1993rd 3142 36.6%
2021 40.16 1928th 3082 37.4%
2022 59.19 1192nd 3082 61.3%
2023 55.94 1360th 3106 56.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Open Quote We moved here in September 2015. This was our 3rd move within a year (all to different states) due to my husband job. The teachers, support staff and Administrative staff went above and beyond to help my children feel welcomed and adjust quickly. This is our favorite school to attend.... by far! Praying we are here long term! THANK YOU JL LYON.... You Rock! Close Quote



Enrollment information for J L Lyon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 277 8 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 283 7 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 334 10 2 24 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1992 344 8 0 34 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 341 5 0 44 3 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 558 1 0 114 2 n/a n/a 0 675
1995 469 1 1 127 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 469 1 1 127 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 537 4 1 142 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1998 567 5 0 157 5 n/a n/a 0 734
1999 608 3 0 177 4 n/a n/a 0 792
2000 624 1 0 192 3 n/a n/a 0 820
2001 692 5 0 195 3 n/a n/a 0 895
2002 487 11 0 197 3 n/a n/a 0 698
2003 487 11 0 197 3 n/a n/a 0 698
2004 520 13 0 219 5 n/a n/a 0 757
2005 491 23 0 220 2 n/a n/a 0 736
2006 516 18 0 244 3 n/a n/a 0 781
2007 541 14 1 250 2 n/a n/a 0 808
2008 503 10 2 227 2 n/a n/a 0 744
2009 544 17 5 264 3 n/a n/a 0 833
2010 517 18 2 292 3 n/a n/a 0 832
2011 498 15 2 354 4 2 6 0 881
2012 465 6 1 350 3 1 10 0 836
2013 450 11 1 359 3 1 16 0 841
2014 450 8 3 370 7 1 10 0 849
2015 437 9 3 402 5 0 9 0 865
2016 419 12 3 400 3 0 6 0 843
2017 366 9 2 434 3 0 9 0 823
2018 367 3 2 435 3 0 9 0 819
2019 316 4 2 390 3 0 6 0 721
2020 296 4 0 383 2 0 7 0 692
2021 255 0 0 357 4 0 9 0 625
2022 283 1 1 377 3 0 9 0 674
2023 309 2 2 383 0 0 7 0 703

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 J L Lyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 315 n/a n/a n/a
1990 326 19.0 17.1 n/a
1991 371 19.4 19.1 n/a
1992 387 21.4 18.0 27.4
1993 393 20.0 19.7 36.1
1994 675 37.1 18.2 27.7
1995 599 37.0 16.2 34.7
1996 599 37.0 16.2 34.7
1997 687 43.1 15.9 31.9
1998 734 44.9 16.3 33
1999 792 51.0 15.5 40.9
2000 820 53.0 15.5 34.3
2001 895 57.0 15.7 38.5
2002 698 47.8 14.6 46.4
2003 698 47.8 14.6 46.4
2004 757 48.7 15.5 48.6
2005 736 50.2 14.7 45.2
2006 781 52.4 14.9 50.7
2007 808 56.2 14.4 51.6
2008 744 58.0 12.8 49.9
2009 833 56.0 14.9 50.7
2010 832 53.3 15.6 57.8
2011 881 54.5 16.1 60.2
2012 836 47.9 17.4 60
2013 841 49.2 17.0 62.1
2014 849 52.4 16.1 62
2015 865 50.0 17.3 60.1
2016 843 51.0 16.5 55.9
2017 823 52.0 15.8 60.6
2018 819 50.0 16.3 65.8
2019 721 45.0 16.0 73.2
2020 692 49.3 14.0 71.5
2021 625 48.7 12.8 68.8
2022 674 47.9 14.0 67.8
2023 703 51.8 13.5 65.7

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 J L Lyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 315 n/a n/a n/a
1990 326 19.0 17.1 n/a
1991 371 19.4 19.1 n/a
1992 387 21.4 18.0 27.4
1993 393 20.0 19.7 36.1
1994 675 37.1 18.2 27.7
1995 599 37.0 16.2 34.7
1996 599 37.0 16.2 34.7
1997 687 43.1 15.9 31.9
1998 734 44.9 16.3 33
1999 792 51.0 15.5 40.9
2000 820 53.0 15.5 34.3
2001 895 57.0 15.7 38.5
2002 698 47.8 14.6 46.4
2003 698 47.8 14.6 46.4
2004 757 48.7 15.5 48.6
2005 736 50.2 14.7 45.2
2006 781 52.4 14.9 50.7
2007 808 56.2 14.4 51.6
2008 744 58.0 12.8 49.9
2009 833 56.0 14.9 50.7
2010 832 53.3 15.6 57.8
2011 881 54.5 16.1 60.2
2012 836 47.9 17.4 60
2013 841 49.2 17.0 62.1
2014 849 52.4 16.1 62
2015 865 50.0 17.3 60.1
2016 843 51.0 16.5 55.9
2017 823 52.0 15.8 60.6
2018 819 50.0 16.3 65.8
2019 721 45.0 16.0 73.2
2020 692 49.3 14.0 71.5
2021 625 48.7 12.8 68.8
2022 674 47.9 14.0 67.8
2023 703 51.8 13.5 65.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J L Lyon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,384 (15.4%) $7,577 (84.5%) $8,962
2020 $1,925 (19.8%) $7,794 (80.2%) $9,718
2021 $1,708 (16.1%) $8,907 (83.9%) $10,615

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J L Lyon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2445th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2071st of 4647 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (J L Lyon Elementary)3548
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4060
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J L Lyon Elementary)3736
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4252
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (J L Lyon Elementary)230
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))2626
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
4th Grade Reading (J L Lyon Elementary)3955
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4559
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (J L Lyon Elementary)5543
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (J L Lyon Elementary)2543
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))2426
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students721703
 2.5%
African American42
 50%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic390383
 1.8%
Pacific Islander00
White316309
 2.2%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%65.7%
 7.5%


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Students at J L Lyon Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 44% White.

J L Lyon Elementary ranks 1457th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend J L Lyon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Magnolia Intermediate
Middle : Magnolia J H
High : Magnolia West High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 703 students attended J L Lyon Elementary.


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