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Lyons Community School

High School · New York City Geographic District #14 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #14 high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

223 GRAHAM AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11206

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism97.7%

Students at Lyons Community School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2013
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lyons Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 91Biker’s Paradise

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

Median income

$57,280

Median home value

$822,100

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

36.3%

Homeownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

33.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)Enrollment path unverified7.19–120.0 mi422Compare →
East Williamsburg Scholars AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.3 mi492Compare →
High School for Enterprise Business & Technology (the)Enrollment path unverified7.49–120.3 mi542Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #14

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#26 of 38
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Lyons Community School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lyons Community School

Lyons Community School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #14, serving approximately 384 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,299 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyons Community School

What grades does Lyons Community School serve?

Lyons Community School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Lyons Community School?

Lyons Community School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Community School 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 Lyons Community School rank in NY?

Lyons Community School ranks #3,299 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Lyons Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyons Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Lyons Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyons Community School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lyons Community School a charter school?

No, Lyons Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyons Community School a Title I school?

No, Lyons Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyons Community School?

89.1% of students at Lyons Community 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
97.7%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 11206)
89,231
Area average commute
36.5 min
Area median age
30.7
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 11206; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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