D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Lyon Magnet Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 800 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
471
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%10/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency8% (−19 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−15 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic8%8%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income8%8%reading -24 pts, math -22 pts14th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 800 S Elmwood Ave
City Waukegan
ZIP Code 60085
District 1741250
NCES School ID 174125004135
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60085

Understanding the community around Lyon Magnet Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,843
Per Capita Income $26,247
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%
High School or Higher 75.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $150,700
Median Rent $1,095
Owner-Occupied 44.2%
Renter-Occupied 55.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lyon Magnet Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 81.1%
Black 13.8%
Two or More Races 2.6%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 471
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School has 471 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Lyon Magnet Elementary School serve?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lyon Magnet Elementary School receive per student?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School receives $22,276 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lyon Magnet Elementary School in 60085 ▼
Avg Home Value
$241,625
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,759
1-Year Change
+11.4%
% Renters
55.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026