Serving 719 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ingalls 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 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ingalls School serves the eastern part of Lynn, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ingalls's student population of 719 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
719 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ingalls 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 Ingalls is 0.31, 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
#1613 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
83%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingalls's ranking?
Ingalls is ranked #1613 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ingalls often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ingalls?
719 students attend Ingalls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ingalls students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ingalls?
Ingalls has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ingalls offer ?
Ingalls offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ingalls part of?
Ingalls is part of Lynn School District.
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