Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tynan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tynan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tynan Elementary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tynan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tynan Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1511 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
35%
24%
Black
32%
10%
White
18%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tynan Elementary School's ranking?
Tynan Elementary School is ranked #1511 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tynan Elementary School often compared to?
Tynan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Elementary School, Condon K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Tynan Elementary School?
197 students attend Tynan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Tynan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tynan Elementary School?
Tynan Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tynan Elementary School offer ?
Tynan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tynan Elementary School part of?
Tynan Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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