Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Summer Street ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summer Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Summer Street's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summer Street ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summer Street is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
3%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summer Street's ranking?
Summer Street is ranked #116 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Summer Street often compared to?
Summer Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Huckleberry Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Summer Street?
421 students attend Summer Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Summer Street students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summer Street?
Summer Street has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summer Street offer ?
Summer Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summer Street part of?
Summer Street is part of Lynnfield School District.
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