Lynn School District
School District · Lynn, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
27
18 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
27
18 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#235 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,899
+$2,528 vs Massachusetts median
District size
16,022 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Lynn
Lynn is a Lynn, Massachusetts school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 16,022 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $23,899 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Lynn demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lynn students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 27.4%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lynn, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lynn with test data.
Schools in Lynn
27 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Lynn
- Total Enrollment
- 16,022
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,312
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lynn?
Lynn has 27 schools in total — 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lynn?
The average composite rating for Lynn is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lynn?
Lynn spends $23,899 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lynn?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lynn is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lynn?
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy is the highest-rated school in Lynn with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lynn?
Across schools in Lynn with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lynn compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Lynn has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Lynn with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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