Very Good
#636 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Lyle a Torrant Center
School · Jackson ISD · Jackson, MI
A Jackson ISD school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1175 WEST PARNALL RD, Jackson, MI 49201
- Math 63% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyle a Torrant Center score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lyle a Torrant Center 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$71,714
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Michigan VirtualEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Youth Home Jackson ISDEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Jackson Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 218 | Compare → |
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.
Jackson ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $188,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lyle a Torrant Center is listed in Jackson ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyle a Torrant Center
Lyle a Torrant Center is a public school in Jackson, MI, part of Jackson ISD, serving approximately 191 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyle a Torrant Center
What grades does Lyle a Torrant Center serve?
Lyle a Torrant Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lyle a Torrant Center?
Lyle a Torrant Center has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle a Torrant Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyle a Torrant Center is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyle a Torrant Center rank in MI?
Lyle a Torrant Center ranks #636 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lyle a Torrant Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyle a Torrant Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Lyle a Torrant Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyle a Torrant Center has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lyle a Torrant Center a charter school?
No, Lyle a Torrant Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyle a Torrant Center a Title I school?
No, Lyle a Torrant Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyle a Torrant Center?
70.7% of students at Lyle a Torrant Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (517) 787-8910
- Area population (ZIP 49201)
- 49,114
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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