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Very Good

#596 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 33% in state

Aborn

Elementary School · Lynn

409 Eastern Avenue, Lynn, MA 01902

Enrollment

228

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#596 of 1,793

In Lynn

#3 of 27

public schools

In district

#3 of 26

Lynn

Academic performance

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Aborn

7.1/10

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

Hood

3.0/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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7.8/10

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About Aborn

Aborn is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Aborn serves approximately 228 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Aborn has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Aborn show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares3.0 pts above district
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • District avg 4.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+24.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Aborn — Students at Aborn score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 48.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 50.1% (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

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
49.8%
ELA
53.5%
2019
Math
58.5%
ELA
57.5%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22.8%
ELA
44.8%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
39.3%
2023
Math
39.3%
ELA
42.3%
2024
Math
44.3%
ELA
26.3%
2025
Math
51.3%
ELA
49.3%

* 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: 6.1/10.

How Aborn Compares

See how Aborn performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
67th percentile in MA
Academic
8.5/10
Excellent
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
7.6/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
18 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.0%

Location

409 Eastern Avenue, Lynn, MA 01902

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Aborn may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stanley (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Swampscott), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hadley (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Swampscott), with a very similar rating. Additionally, NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN (rated 6.0/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Hood Lynn 0.3 mi 3.0
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center Lynn 0.3 mi 7.8
Ingalls Lynn 0.5 mi 3.4
Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn 0.6 mi 3.8
Lynn English High Lynn 0.6 mi 3.0
Brickett Elementary Lynn 0.9 mi 2.9
Swampscott High Swampscott 0.7 mi 6.9
E J Harrington Lynn 1.0 mi 3.1
Robert L Ford Lynn 0.9 mi 4.0
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 0.8 mi 5.2
Clarke Swampscott 0.9 mi 4.7
Hadley Swampscott 1.1 mi 6.8
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 1.1 mi 5.7
Stanley Swampscott 1.2 mi 8.2
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn 1.4 mi 7.3
NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN Lynn 1.2 mi 6.0
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 1.6 mi
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 1.5 mi 3.3
Edward A Sisson Lynn 1.4 mi 3.4
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 1.5 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01902 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,755

Median Home Value

$456,000

Median Rent

$1,571/mo

Population

51,680

College Educated

20.4%

Homeownership

40.6%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Median Age

35.8

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Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose, MA 7.1
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Richmond Consolidated Richmond, MA 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aborn

What grades does Aborn serve?

Aborn serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Aborn?

Aborn has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aborn?

The student-teacher ratio at Aborn is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aborn rank in MA?

Aborn ranks #596 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Aborn's MySchoolScout rating?

Aborn has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Aborn?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aborn has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Aborn a charter school?

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

Is Aborn a Title I school?

No, Aborn is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
69 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%

District

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

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