Edward A Sisson serves 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Edward A Sisson placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edward A Sisson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Edward A Sisson's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edward A Sisson is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Edward A Sisson is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
46%
22%
Black
6%
10%
White
27%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward A Sisson's ranking?
Edward A Sisson is ranked #1227 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Edward A Sisson?
424 students attend Edward A Sisson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Edward A Sisson students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward A Sisson?
Edward A Sisson has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edward A Sisson offer ?
Edward A Sisson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward A Sisson part of?
Edward A Sisson is part of Lynn School District.
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