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Brickett Elementary

Elementary School · Lynn

123 Lewis Street, Lynn, MA 01902

Enrollment

317

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

2.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,779 of 1,793

In Lynn

#27 of 27

public schools

In district

#26 of 26

Lynn

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Brickett Elementary

2.9/10

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

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3.8/10

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About Brickett Elementary

Brickett Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Brickett Elementary serves approximately 317 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Brickett Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Brickett Elementary show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.2 pts below district
  • This school 2.9 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-4.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Brickett Elementary — Students at Brickett Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 24.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 28.9% (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
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37.3%
ELA
41.5%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
36.3%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8.1%
ELA
19.8%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2023
Math
7.7%
ELA
14.3%
2024
Math
6.7%
ELA
8.7%
2025
Math
10.7%
ELA
14.3%

* 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: 1.6/10.

How Brickett Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
2.9/10
1th percentile in MA
Academic
2.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
1.6/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.9%

Location

123 Lewis Street, Lynn, MA 01902

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Brickett Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stanley (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Swampscott), which scores notably higher. Another option is Aborn (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hadley (rated 6.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Swampscott), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn 0.3 mi 3.8
Ingalls Lynn 0.5 mi 3.4
E J Harrington Lynn 0.4 mi 3.1
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center Lynn 0.7 mi 7.8
Aborn Lynn 0.9 mi 7.1
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn 0.8 mi 7.3
Hood Lynn 0.9 mi 3.0
Hadley Swampscott 0.8 mi 6.8
Stanley Swampscott 0.8 mi 8.2
Clarke Swampscott 0.9 mi 4.7
Robert L Ford Lynn 0.9 mi 4.0
Lynn English High Lynn 1.0 mi 3.0
Swampscott High Swampscott 1.1 mi 6.9
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 0.9 mi 5.7
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 1.1 mi
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.3 mi 5.2
Washington Elementary School Lynn 1.2 mi 4.3
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 1.2 mi 3.3
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 1.2 mi 5.7
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn 1.3 mi 4.7

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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Atherton Hough Quincy, MA 3.0
Charles S Ashley New Bedford, MA 3.0
Mary D Altavesta Woburn, MA 2.7
William P. Sapelli Elementary Agawam, MA 3.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brickett Elementary

What grades does Brickett Elementary serve?

Brickett Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Brickett Elementary?

Brickett Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brickett Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Brickett Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brickett Elementary rank in MA?

Brickett Elementary ranks #1,779 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Brickett Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Brickett Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Brickett Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brickett Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brickett Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Brickett Elementary a Title I school?

No, Brickett Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Transit Score
42 Some Transit
Bike Score
73 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%

District

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

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