John J Lynch Middle School serves 254 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
254 students

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%

Hispanic
83%
25%

Black
5%
10%

White
10%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John J Lynch Middle School?
254 students attend John J Lynch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John J Lynch Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Lynch Middle School?
John J Lynch Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Lynch Middle School offer ?
John J Lynch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John J Lynch Middle School part of?
John J Lynch Middle School is part of Holyoke School District.
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