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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 2023 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 15,587 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 14% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,845 Schools
# Students
15,587 Students
911,465 Students
# Teachers
1,152 Teachers
74,040 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#373 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%

Graduation Rate
79%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.62
# American Indian Students
50 Students
2,040 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,184 Students
66,043 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
10,532 Students
203,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
22%
# Black Students
1,274 Students
85,126 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
2,032 Students
516,267 Students
% White Students
13%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
795 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
506 Students
37,379 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
180
21,176
# Students in K Grade:
1,086
57,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,088
63,797
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,189
65,329
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,221
65,809
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,210
67,009
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,184
67,520
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,138
69,383
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,211
71,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,208
72,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,160
73,353
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,318
72,925
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,286
71,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,064
70,499
# Ungraded Students:
44
1,576
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,380 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,140. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,967 is less than the state median of $22,766. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$271 MM
$31 MM

Spending
$296 MM
$30 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,380
$23,140

Spending / Student
$18,967
$22,766

Best Lynn School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Aborn
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Eastern Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lynn Woods
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Trevett Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7433
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7433
Grades: K-5
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Classical High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 O Callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: #44.
Sewell-anderson
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ontario Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7444
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7444
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Edward A Sisson
Math: 18% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Capt William G Shoemaker
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Pickering Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7440
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #88.
Lynn English High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Goodridge Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Grades: 9-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln-thomson
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Gardiner Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7460
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7460
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #1010.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Vocational School
Math: 18% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Neptune Blvd
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Grades: PK-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #1111.
William R Fallon
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinson Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Grades: 1-5
| 31 students
Rank: #1212.
Breed Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
90 Ocallaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,332 students
Rank: #1313.
A Drewicz Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Hood Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1414.
Julia F Callahan
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 O'callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1515.
Robert L Ford
Math: 11% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
49 Hollingsworth St
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Grades: 1-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1616.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Brookline Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,317 students
Rank: #1717.
Hood
Math: 8% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1818.
Wm P Connery
Math: 12% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Elm Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1919.
Brickett Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Lewis Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cobbet Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tracy
Math: 9% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Walnut Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7466
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7466
Grades: 1-5
| 436 students
Rank: #2222.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #2323.
E J Harrington
Math: 3% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Dexter Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #2424.
Washington Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | 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
| 438 students
Rank: #2525.
Ingalls
Math: 4% | Reading: 13%
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
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynn School District?
Lynn School District manages 25 public schools serving 15,587 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 2020-2021 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?
68% of Lynn School District students are Hispanic, 13% 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 14:1, 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 $18,967 is less than the state median of $22,766. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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