Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lyndon K-8 School 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 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Lyndon school serves the southwest part of West Roxbury, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyndon K-8 School's student population of 512 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lyndon K-8 School 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 Lyndon K-8 School is 0.60, 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
#872 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyndon K-8 School's ranking?
Lyndon K-8 School is ranked #872 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lyndon K-8 School often compared to?
Lyndon K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kilmer K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lyndon K-8 School?
512 students attend Lyndon K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lyndon K-8 School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyndon K-8 School?
Lyndon K-8 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyndon K-8 School offer ?
Lyndon K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyndon K-8 School part of?
Lyndon K-8 School is part of Boston School District.
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