Lyons Sd 103 School District
School District · Lyons, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,086
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,086
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#292 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,997
+$3,307 vs Illinois median
District size
2,086 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Lyons Sd 103 ranks #292 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Lyons Sd 103's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Home Elem School (7.7/10), Edison Elem School (7.2/10), and Washington Middle School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lyons Sd 103 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lyons Sd 103
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Edison Elem School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elem School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | J W Robinson JR Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Costello School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lyons Sd 103
Lyons Sd 103 is a Lyons, Illinois school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,086 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. District-level spending was $19,997 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Lyons Sd 103 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Home Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Lyons Sd 103 students show an average math proficiency of 27.6% and ELA proficiency of 36.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Lyons Sd 103, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lyons Sd 103 with test data.
Schools in Lyons Sd 103
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Lyons
- Total Enrollment
- 2,086
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- District spending per student
- $19,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lyons Sd 103?
Lyons Sd 103 has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lyons Sd 103?
The average composite rating for Lyons Sd 103 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lyons Sd 103?
Lyons Sd 103's district-level spending was $19,997 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lyons Sd 103?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lyons Sd 103 is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lyons Sd 103?
Home Elem School is the highest-rated school in Lyons Sd 103 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Lyons Sd 103?
Across schools in Lyons Sd 103 with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lyons Sd 103 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Lyons Sd 103 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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