John Breen School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Breen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John Breen School's student population of 258 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Breen School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
92%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Breen School?
258 students attend John Breen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of John Breen School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Breen School?
John Breen School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Breen School offer ?
John Breen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Breen School part of?
John Breen School is part of Lawrence School District.
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