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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 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 15,433 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 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
15,433 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
1,274 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
35 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,079 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
10,987 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
24%
# Black Students
1,148 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
1,731 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
11%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
437 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
243
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
957
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,127
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,159
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,039
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,152
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,178
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,110
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,080
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,098
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,376
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,622
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,133
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,108
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
51
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,487 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$299 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$316 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,360
$23,913
Spending / Student
$20,487
$24,672
Best Lynn School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynn Woods
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Trevett Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7433
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7433
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
William R Fallon
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinson Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Grades: 1-5
| 27 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aborn
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 Eastern Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sewell-anderson
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ontario Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7444
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7444
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Pickering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7440
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Capt William G Shoemaker
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Edward A Sisson
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Neptune Blvd
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Grades: PK-12
| 1,523 students
Rank: #99.
Julia F Callahan
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 O'callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Lynn English High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Goodridge Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Grades: 9-12
| 2,176 students
Rank: #1111.
Classical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
235 O Callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Grades: 9-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #1212.
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Market Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7220
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln-thomson
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Gardiner Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7460
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7460
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #1414.
Breed Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
90 Ocallaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,221 students
Rank: #1515.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1616.
Tracy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Walnut Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7466
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7466
Grades: 1-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1717.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Brookline Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #1818.
Brickett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Lewis Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cobbet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Wm P Connery
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Elm Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #2121.
A Drewicz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 Hood Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #2222.
E J Harrington
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Dexter Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #2323.
Hood
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2424.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Blossom Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-1701
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-1701
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2525.
Robert L Ford
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 Hollingsworth St
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Grades: 1-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2626.
Ingalls
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Collins Street Terrace
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7400
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7400
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
300 Broad Street
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7220
Grades: 9
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynn School District?
Lynn School District manages 27 public schools serving 15,433 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 2021-2022 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?
71% of Lynn School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 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 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lynn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,487 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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