Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyons Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Lyons Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyons Mill Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lyons Mill Elementary School is ranked #537 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lyons Mill Elementary School?
645 students attend Lyons Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lyons Mill Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyons Mill Elementary School?
Lyons Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lyons Mill Elementary School offer ?
Lyons Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyons Mill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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