Lyons School vs. Cavanaugh School
Should you attend Lyons School or Cavanaugh School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lyons School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Cavanaugh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lyons School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Cavanaugh School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-3
Total Students
250 students
271 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2648 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1767 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
53
Grade 1 Students
48
67
Grade 2 Students
49
88
Grade 3 Students
49
63
Grade 4 Students
52
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
25%
% Black
21%
33%
% White
29%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
15%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
