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Cavanaugh School vs. Lyons School

Should you attend Cavanaugh School or Lyons 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
Cavanaugh School
300 W Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Lyons School
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cavanaugh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Lyons School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Cavanaugh School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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).
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 35%). 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).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-4
Total Students
271 students
250 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cavanaugh School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lyons School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cavanaugh School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyons School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cavanaugh School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lyons School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cavanaugh School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lyons School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1422 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2623 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cavanaugh School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lyons School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in MI)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cavanaugh School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyons School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cavanaugh School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyons School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cavanaugh School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lyons School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
52
Grade 1 Students
67
48
Grade 2 Students
88
49
Grade 3 Students
63
49
Grade 4 Students
-
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cavanaugh School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lyons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cavanaugh School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lyons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cavanaugh School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lyons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cavanaugh School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lyons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cavanaugh School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lyons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cavanaugh School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lyons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cavanaugh School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lyons School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cavanaugh School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lyons School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cavanaugh School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lyons School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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