Excellent
#505 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 6% in state
Marcy B Lykins EL
Elementary School · Celina ISD · Celina, TX
A Celina ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 S UTAH, Celina, TX 75009
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marcy B Lykins EL score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marcy B Lykins EL 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,467/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Celina), 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
$166,064
Median home value
$471,300
Median rent
$2,134/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'dell ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Light Farms ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
| Lilyana ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 836 | 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.
Celina ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marcy B Lykins EL is listed in CELINA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marcy B Lykins EL
Marcy B Lykins EL is a public elementary school in Celina, TX, part of Celina ISD, serving approximately 809 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marcy B Lykins EL
What grades does Marcy B Lykins EL serve?
Marcy B Lykins EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marcy B Lykins EL?
Marcy B Lykins EL has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcy B Lykins EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcy B Lykins EL is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marcy B Lykins EL rank in TX?
Marcy B Lykins EL ranks #505 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Marcy B Lykins EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Marcy B Lykins EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Marcy B Lykins EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcy B Lykins EL has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Marcy B Lykins EL a charter school?
No, Marcy B Lykins EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marcy B Lykins EL a Title I school?
No, Marcy B Lykins EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marcy B Lykins EL?
22.6% of students at Marcy B Lykins EL 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (469) 742-9103
- Area population (ZIP 75009)
- 30,257
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75009; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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