Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten, Early Childhood Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: The Early Childhood Center serves the southeast part of Lynn, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 135 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
73%
26%
Black
6%
10%
White
14%
51%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
135 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Lynn School District.
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