Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hood 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hood School serves the eastern part of Lynn, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hood's student population of 541 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every Student, Every Day!'
School Rankings
Hood ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hood is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1586 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
77%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hood's ranking?
Hood is ranked #1586 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hood often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hood?
541 students attend Hood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hood students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hood?
Hood has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hood offer ?
Hood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hood part of?
Hood is part of Lynn School District.
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