The Lynch Center serves 50 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Lynch Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Lynch Center's student population of 50 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Lynch Center is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
7%
Hispanic
16%
24%
Black
12%
10%
White
36%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Lynch Center?
50 students attend The Lynch Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of The Lynch Center students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Lynch Center?
The Lynch Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Lynch Center offer ?
The Lynch Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Lynch Center part of?
The Lynch Center is part of Brookline School District.
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