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A Drewicz Elementary

Elementary School · Lynn

34 Hood Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Enrollment

492

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

3.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,700 of 1,793

In Lynn

#18 of 27

public schools

In district

#17 of 26

Lynn

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A Drewicz Elementary

3.5/10

Elementary School in Lynn · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.6/10

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3.0/10

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About A Drewicz Elementary

A Drewicz Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. A Drewicz Elementary serves approximately 492 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. A Drewicz Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,700 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for A Drewicz Elementary show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-25.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.9 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism24%

A Drewicz Elementary — Students at A Drewicz Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 28.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 30.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
38.3%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
46.8%
ELA
48.3%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
13.3%
ELA
15.8%
2023
Math
17.7%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
17.3%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
16.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.2/10.

How A Drewicz Elementary Compares

See how A Drewicz Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.5/10
5th percentile in MA
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
2.2/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.0%

Location

34 Hood Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering A Drewicz Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Julia F Callahan (rated 5.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PIUS V SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Lynn 0.4 mi 7.6
Wm P Connery Lynn 0.3 mi 3.0
William R Fallon Lynn 0.6 mi
Tracy Lynn 0.6 mi 4.6
Lincoln-Thomson Lynn 0.7 mi 4.0
Sewell-Anderson Lynn 0.9 mi 5.0
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn 0.7 mi 4.7
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 0.8 mi 5.7
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 0.8 mi 3.3
Washington Elementary School Lynn 0.8 mi 4.3
Classical High Lynn 0.9 mi 4.2
Julia F Callahan Lynn 0.9 mi 5.6
Breed Middle School Lynn 1.0 mi 3.2
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 0.9 mi
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 1.1 mi 5.7
Robert L Ford Lynn 1.4 mi 4.0
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn 1.3 mi 7.3
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.7 mi 5.2
Edward A Sisson Lynn 1.9 mi 3.4
Pickering Middle Lynn 1.9 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01905 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,341

Median Home Value

$443,200

Median Rent

$1,749/mo

Population

27,188

College Educated

20.6%

Homeownership

51%

Avg Commute

32.6 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Median Age

33.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about A Drewicz Elementary

What grades does A Drewicz Elementary serve?

A Drewicz Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend A Drewicz Elementary?

A Drewicz Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A Drewicz Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at A Drewicz Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A Drewicz Elementary rank in MA?

A Drewicz Elementary ranks #1,700 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is A Drewicz Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

A Drewicz Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A Drewicz Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A Drewicz Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is A Drewicz Elementary a charter school?

No, A Drewicz Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A Drewicz Elementary a Title I school?

No, A Drewicz Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
50 Good Transit
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
492
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%

District

Lynn
District Enrollment
16,022
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,899
District Rank
#17 of 26

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