Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lynnhurst ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Lynnhurst?
216 students attend Lynnhurst.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lynnhurst students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynnhurst?
Lynnhurst has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lynnhurst offer ?
Lynnhurst offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynnhurst part of?
Lynnhurst is part of Saugus School District.
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