The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on J W Robinson Jr Elem School
J W Robinson Jr Elem School is a small public elementary school in Lyons serving pre-K through fifth grade. The enrollment is modest, centered in the early grades and tapering as children move up. The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of white and Black students, and very few Asian students. The school does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch rates or English learner counts in available data, so a parent seeking detail on economic profile or language support should contact the school directly.
Testing data from the Illinois Assessment of Readiness shows mixed results across grades and subjects. In English language arts, third and fifth graders reach proficiency at rates around the middle range, while fourth graders fall measurably lower. In math, proficiency drops more sharply, with third grade near the midpoint but fourth and fifth grades notably lower. Fifth grade science proficiency is also below the midpoint. The school's overall proficiency index across tested grades and subjects places it below the county median for district schools. The school does participate fully in state testing, with participation rates at one hundred percent.
When positioned against other district schools in Cook County, Robinson is below the midpoint on overall proficiency. This is a straightforward characterization of performance: the school's students are not reaching the state's proficiency benchmarks at rates that would place it in the upper half of the county's schools. A parent might want to discuss with school leadership what academic supports, tutoring, or instructional adjustments are in place to address these results, and whether there are plans to move proficiency rates upward.
The school sits in Lyons, a small working-class village roughly a short distance southwest of downtown Chicago, marked by 1950s–70s ranch and split-level homes, light industrial corridors, and family-run local businesses. Housing in the immediate area is modestly priced; Lyons is characterized as one of the more affordable residential communities in the near-west region. The village has a manufacturing and logistics heritage and is actively pursuing infill redevelopment along its commercial strips rather than large-scale new construction. The school is integrated into the residential fabric rather than isolated on a campus; municipal and civic amenities sit within walking distance of homes.
Lyons SD 103, the parent district, has experienced enrollment decline over the past two years, a trend that typically affects per-pupil funding and future facility planning. The district recently adopted a new math curriculum, ORIGO Stepping Stones, with parent supports built in; the school is implementing this framework across K-5. The district is also currently defending discrimination litigation filed by a former administrator, a matter that could have budget implications. Neither development directly determines school quality, but they reflect the operational context in which Robinson operates.
The school's grades tested are third through fifth for core subjects, with science tested in grade five only. Grades six and beyond show no test results because Robinson serves only through grade five; any student advancing beyond that moves to a middle school in the district. A parent should confirm current course offerings and enrichment options, as this data does not include program breadth or special services.
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