Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wm P Connery 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 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wm P Connery serves the southern part of Lynn, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wm P Connery's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wm P Connery 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 Wm P Connery is 0.32, 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
#1568 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
82%
26%
Black
6%
10%
White
4%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wm P Connery's ranking?
Wm P Connery is ranked #1568 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wm P Connery?
563 students attend Wm P Connery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wm P Connery students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm P Connery?
Wm P Connery has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wm P Connery offer ?
Wm P Connery offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Wm P Connery part of?
Wm P Connery is part of Lynn School District.
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