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Lyon Magnet Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 601 students

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Posted August 2, 2010

My son was tested also for "magnet " and there is nothing "magnet'" about this school. As you can see, the school's test results have gone down since the principal, Mrs. Avellino, took over. My child now suffers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2010

My son is in 1st grade and his teacher is awsome.Ms.Monk is certainly a great and loving upbeat teacher
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2009

I am writing to say how deeply dissappointed we are. Our child was tested and had several recommendations to enroll into a Magnet program. Needless to say there is nothing Magnet about it. We were definitely deceived and now our child is the one that suffers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2007

My daughter's 4th grade teacher Mrs. Jennings is awesome, she runs a very structured classroom, where the children are well behaved and learning, if all schools had teachers like her, our kids have a fighting chance in life, the schools atmosphere is also great, parents are welcome and all the staff is very helpful. I like this school alot.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2007

MRS. Elouise Jones is the principal here, and she is strict, but fair. She knows hoe to speak nicely to everyone, and she does care that everyone does their best.She is the most respectful principal since I had Mrs. Barrero. She could teach others a lesson in grace and tact. God bless her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2006

I think they have some good teachers and some not so good because of there organization and the class size is too large. The have music programs for students and sports. They also have a science club for after school. They have a reading night for parents and students. They welcome parent involvement. They try to teach students responsibility by giving them jobs like student protrol. They offer many programs. This school moves at a fast pace.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female86%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low income77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners42%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female74%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low income65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners38%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female79%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners56%

Reading

All Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income52%
Non-low income64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners28%

Science

All Students56%
Female53%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income51%
Non-low income61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learners22%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female70%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income57%
Non-low income66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners17%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 86% 21%
Black 13% 19%
White 1% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
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Phone: (847) 360-5479

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