Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lyon Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyon Magnet Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lyon Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyon Magnet Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3348 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
81%
28%
Black
14%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
28%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyon Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School is ranked #3348 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
471 students attend Lyon Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lyon Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lyon Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lyon Magnet Elementary School part of?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School is part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60.
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