Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sewell-anderson 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sewell-Anderson serves a central area in Lynn, MA, encompassing approximately 0.7 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sewell-anderson's student population of 300 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Sewell-anderson 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 Sewell-anderson is 0.54, 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
#1114 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
65%
26%
Black
9%
10%
White
16%
51%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sewell-anderson's ranking?
Sewell-anderson is ranked #1114 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sewell-anderson?
300 students attend Sewell-anderson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sewell-anderson students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sewell-anderson?
Sewell-anderson has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sewell-anderson offer ?
Sewell-anderson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sewell-anderson part of?
Sewell-anderson is part of Lynn School District.
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