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#1991 of 2,268 schools in GA

Lyman Hall Elementary School

Elementary School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA

A Hall County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2150 Memorial Park Dr, Gainesville, GA 30504

  • Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.4 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Lyman Hall Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency13%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
9%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lyman Hall Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,803/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,833

Median home value

$294,800

Median rent

$1,266/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

56.3%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mundy Mill Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.5 mi758Compare →
Elanchee Nature AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–31.7 mi36Compare →
Gainesville Exploration AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–51.8 mi523Compare →
Mcever Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–52.0 mi538Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hall County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#34 of 37
District spending per student
$13,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lyman Hall Elementary School is listed in Hall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lyman Hall Elementary School

Lyman Hall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 712 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,991 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyman Hall Elementary School

What grades does Lyman Hall Elementary School serve?

Lyman Hall Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lyman Hall Elementary School?

Lyman Hall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Hall Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Hall Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyman Hall Elementary School rank in GA?

Lyman Hall Elementary School ranks #1,991 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lyman Hall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyman Hall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lyman Hall Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyman Hall Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lyman Hall Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lyman Hall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyman Hall Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lyman Hall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyman Hall Elementary School?

97.3% of students at Lyman Hall Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
712
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 30504)
29,104
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
33.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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