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Lynn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 15,727 students in Lynn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Lynn School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
15,727 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
1,200 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lynn School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
47 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,156 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
10,861 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
23%
# Black Students
1,248 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
1,932 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
12%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
466 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
1,112
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,186
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,068
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,175
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,203
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,136
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,102
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,104
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,191
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,491
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,210
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,193
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,248
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
51
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,104 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$299 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$316 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,998
$23,991
Spending / Student
$20,104
$24,753
Best Lynn School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynn Woods
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Trevett Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7433
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7433
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
William R Fallon
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinson Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Grades: 1-5
| 25 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aborn
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 Eastern Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sewell-anderson
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ontario Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7444
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7444
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Pickering Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7440
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Capt William G Shoemaker
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Edward A Sisson
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #88.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Neptune Blvd
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Grades: 1-12
| 1,482 students
Rank: #99.
Julia F Callahan
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 O'callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Lynn English High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Goodridge Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Grades: 9-12
| 2,165 students
Rank: #1111.
Classical High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
235 O Callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln-thomson
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Gardiner Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7460
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7460
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1313.
Breed Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
90 Ocallaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,270 students
Rank: #1414.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Rank: #1515.
Tracy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Walnut Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7466
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7466
Grades: 1-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1616.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Brookline Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,275 students
Rank: #1717.
Brickett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Lewis Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cobbet Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wm P Connery
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Elm Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #2020.
A Drewicz Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 Hood Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #2121.
E J Harrington
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Dexter Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #2222.
Hood
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2323.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Blossom Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-1701
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-1701
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #2424.
Robert L Ford
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 Hollingsworth St
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Grades: 1-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2525.
Ingalls
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Collins Street Terrace
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7400
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7400
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynn School District?
Lynn School District manages 25 public schools serving 15,727 students.
What is the rank of Lynn School District?
Lynn School District is ranked #373 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lynn School District?
69% of Lynn School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynn School District?
Lynn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lynn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,104 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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