24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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1/
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Bottom 50%
Hood serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hood 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 8% (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 25% (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 85% 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: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Hood's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Hood 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 Hood is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1490 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
68%
22%
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Black
7%
10%
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White
15%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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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 Hood's ranking?

Hood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Hood often compared to?

Hoodis often viewed alongside schools like Aborn by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Hood?

491 students attend Hood.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Hood students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hood?

Hood has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Hood offer ?

Hood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Hood part of?

Hood is part of Lynn School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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