SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

N/A

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

N/A%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

36%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Lyons Farm Elementary N/A compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

N/A%
41%

ELA Proficiency

N/A%
45%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
55%

NC Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

N/A%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

N/A

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

N/A%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

N/A%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

N/A%
3%

AP Computer Science

N/A%
1%

AP Math

N/A%
2%

NC Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

32.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

18.54 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$116,458

NC Average: $80,144

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

NC Average: 4.9%

Median Home value

$485,727

NC Average: $293,064

Median Rent

$1,716 /mo

NC Average: $1,249

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

95.3%

NC Average: 89.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

13:1

NC Average: 16:1

Number of Teachers

35

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$85,387

Average for all teachers in Durham Public Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

N/A

NC Average: 348:1

Number of Support Staff

35

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

N/A

Nurses:

N/A

Social Workers:

N/A

Law Enforcement Officers:

N/A

Security Staff:

N/A

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

N/A%

NC Average: 92%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

85%

NC Average: 86%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

0

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$9388 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$8.70

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

N/A%

Native American

N/A%

Asian or Pacific Islander

N/A%

Black

N/A%

Latino

N/A%

Multiracial

N/A%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

N/A%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

0%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

0%

Gifted & Talented

0%

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