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6.9 avg / 10

South Lyon Community Schools School District

School District · South Lyon, Michigan

Students: 8,412
Teachers (FTE): 491

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

12

8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,746

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#109 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,746

$837 vs Michigan median

District size

8,412 students

Much larger than Michigan median

About South Lyon Community Schools

South Lyon Community Schools is a South Lyon, Michigan school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 8,412 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $13,746 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, South Lyon Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kent Lake Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, South Lyon Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in South Lyon Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.1%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in South Lyon Community Schools with test data.

District Details

City
South Lyon
Total Enrollment
8,412
Teachers (FTE)
491
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?

South Lyon Community Schools has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for South Lyon Community Schools?

The average composite rating for South Lyon Community Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Lyon Community Schools?

South Lyon Community Schools spends $13,746 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in South Lyon Community Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in South Lyon Community Schools is 17.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in South Lyon Community Schools?

Kent Lake Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Lyon Community Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in South Lyon Community Schools?

Across schools in South Lyon Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does South Lyon Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?

South Lyon Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
50.1%
ELA Proficiency
59.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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