Lyons Sd 103, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Lyons Sd 103

Lyons SD 103 serves grades pre-kindergarten through eighth in Cook County, operating six schools across a cluster of communities including Lyons, Berwyn, Brookfield, La Grange, and Summit. The district currently enrolls a mid-sized population of students, with a composition that is predominantly Hispanic, followed by white families, and smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students.

The district's state assessment results show persistent academic challenges across mathematics and English language arts. In mathematics, proficiency rates decline steadily from third through eighth grade, starting at roughly one-third of students meeting proficiency in third grade and dropping to one-sixth by eighth grade. English language arts performance is comparatively stronger, with proficiency ranging from the low forties in third grade to just above one-half in fifth grade before declining again in middle grades. Science proficiency at fifth and eighth grades also falls in the lower range. Across all tested subjects, Lyons SD 103's overall proficiency index places the district below the midpoint among Cook County's districts. Student participation in state assessments is high and consistent.

The district sits in the lower part of its peer group on another key metric: chronic absenteeism rates are substantially elevated, in the bottom quartile among Cook County districts. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower-middle range relative to the county.

The housing market across the district's service area reflects mixed conditions. Home values vary considerably, with the most affordable areas in Lyons and Summit and higher values in La Grange and Brookfield. Rental costs follow a similar pattern. The broader Cook County market has seen a shift toward increased supply and lower demand recently, with median listing prices relatively stable and days on market slightly elevated compared to a year ago. Mortgage rates remain in the mid-six percent range, and renting is more affordable than buying relative to household income in this area.

The district has undergone a curriculum shift in elementary mathematics, adopting ORIGO Stepping Stones K-5 and establishing a parent portal and newsletters to help families engage with that instruction. However, the district is also facing documented headwinds. A federal discrimination lawsuit filed against the district by its former superintendent and assistant superintendent remains active after a federal judge denied the district's motion to dismiss in early 2024, creating ongoing governance and potential budget risk. More broadly, the district has experienced enrollment decline over multiple years, losing students from prior years and dropping substantially from earlier enrollment levels. That pattern affects per-pupil funding, staffing flexibility, and future decisions about building use and capacity across the Lyons-Stickney-Brookfield area.

A parent considering this district should weigh its strengths in elementary English language arts proficiency and the new math curriculum support against its low and declining math proficiency, elevated chronic absenteeism, and multi-year enrollment contraction. The litigation, while not directly an academic matter, represents financial and administrative uncertainty that may interest families evaluating stability and long-term direction.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,086

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 81%

Black 4%

White 12%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

41%

—

Gr 4

45%

—

Gr 5

55%

—

Gr 6

32%

—

Gr 7

27%

—

Gr 8

37%

—

Math

Gr 3

32%

—

Gr 4

21%

—

Gr 5

24%

—

Gr 6

16%

—

Gr 7

16%

—

Gr 8

13%

—

Science

Gr 5

37%

—

Gr 8

25%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Edison Elem School

Home Elem School

J W Robinson Jr Elem School

Lincoln Elem School

Washington Middle School

Costello School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

35%

Grade 3

26%

Grade 4

24%

Grade 5

18%

Grade 6

21%

Grade 7

15%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

44%

Grade 3

48%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

36%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$343,012

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$270K to $494K

vs. state typical1.18x

vs. national typical0.93x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60534	Lyons	$270K	+0.4%	36.7%
60525	La Grange	$494K	+8.5%	25.4%
60402	Berwyn	$307K	+5.5%	20.9%
60513	Brookfield	$351K	+7.3%	10.4%
60501	Summit	$272K	+2.6%	6.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,721/mo

Year-over-year change+5.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,350 to $2,431/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60534	Lyons	$1,350	—	36.7%
60525	La Grange	$2,431	+4.1%	25.4%
60402	Berwyn	$1,424	+6.8%	20.9%
60513	Brookfield	$1,891	—	10.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,731/mo

Home price / national median income4.1x

Annual rent / national median income24.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$10/mo

Market Activity: Cook County

Median listing price$349,900

Median listing price YoY+1.4%

Median price per sq ft$235

Median days on market35.5 days

Median days on market YoY+7.6%

Active listings6,653

Active listings YoY-16.6%

New listings4,792

New listings YoY-15.3%

Pending listings6,887

Pending listings YoY-3.4%

Hotness: median listing price$332,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.9%

Supply score87.3

Supply score YoY-0.1%

Demand score39.6

Demand score YoY+4.9%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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