Lyons Mill Elementary School

9435 Lyons Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lyons Mill Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#537 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lyons Mill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lyons Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lyons Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lyons Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lyons Mill Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lyons Mill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lyons Mill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lyons Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lyons Mill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Lyons Mill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lyons Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lyons Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lyons Mill Elementary School's ranking?
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?
622 students attend Lyons Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lyons Mill Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyons Mill Elementary School?
Lyons Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyons Mill Elementary School part of?
Lyons Mill Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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