Lynn School District

100 Bennett St
Lynn, MA 01905
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 14% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
15,727 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
1,200 Teachers
76,212 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#373 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lynn  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lynn  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lynn  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lynn  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
47 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,156 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
10,861 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
23%
# Black Students
1,248 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
1,932 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
12%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
466 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
257
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
1,112
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,186
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,068
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,175
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,203
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,136
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,102
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,104
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,191
71,463
# 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 $23,971. 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 $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$299 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lynn  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$316 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Lynn  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,998
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lynn  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,104
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lynn  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lynn School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Aborn
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Eastern Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lynn Woods
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Trevett Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7433
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Classical High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
235 O Callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #44.
Sewell-anderson
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Ontario Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7444
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Edward A Sisson
Math: 18% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Capt William G Shoemaker
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Pickering Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Lynn English High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Goodridge Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Grades: 9-12
| 2,165 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln-thomson
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Gardiner Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7460
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1010.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Vocational School
Math: 18% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Neptune Blvd
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Grades: 1-12
| 1,482 students
Rank: #1111.
William R Fallon
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Robinson Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Grades: 1-5
| 25 students
Rank: #1212.
Breed Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
90 Ocallaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,270 students
Rank: #1313.
A Drewicz Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Hood Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1414.
Julia F Callahan
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 O'callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1515.
Robert L Ford
Math: 11% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Hollingsworth St
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Grades: 1-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1616.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Brookline Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,275 students
Rank: #1717.
Hood
Math: 8% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1818.
Wm P Connery
Math: 12% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Elm Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1919.
Brickett Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Lewis Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cobbet Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tracy
Math: 9% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Walnut Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7466
Grades: 1-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2222.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Rank: #2323.
E J Harrington
Math: 3% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Dexter Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #2424.
Washington Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Blossom Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-1701
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #2525.
Ingalls
Math: 4% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Collins Street Terrace
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 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?
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 $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 15,727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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