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Lyman Hall Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 824 students

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Posted April 30, 2004

Lyman Hall is a fine school. Even though the state testing program shows us as a 'needs improvement' school, most of our students increase in their reading ability by 1 to 2 years (based on county & school testing). We just have so many transient students that their increased abilities help other schools show improvement in their reading scores. Our students are expected to read each night (from library books, readers, etc.). Let me also say, we do not have the accelerated reading program at our school (as stated in a previous post), and most, if not all, teach students with grade level materials. We expect and the demand the best from our students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 11, 2004

I took my kids out of this school because I feel they were falling behind gradewise compared to their previous schools. They do not test children coming into the system so the kids are placed randomly and classes work as fast as their slowest student. I feel the school does not properly utilize the educational programs they possess. They have the accelerated reader program but my children hardly had access to them. My children were never allowed to bring home their library books. etc. Would definitely recommend that you seek other educational possibilities.
—Submitted by Sarah, a parent


Posted September 10, 2003

LymanHall is a wonderful school.I realy miss it. My kids miss it more. The kids are now at lanier, they are tring real hard to adjust. Lymanhall is much more laid back,friendly,teachers always smiling,everyone is so nice. The kids loved it there. As a parent I want my kids to have a great education and a great school,Lyman has it all. (wonderful with kids!)
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

116 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

132 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

133 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

132 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
61%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
40%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
38%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
25%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 94% 10%
White 4% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 79%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 97%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 5%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2150 Memorial Park Dr
Gainesville, GA 30504
Phone: (770) 534-7044

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