Needs Improvement
#1779 of 1,793 schools in MA
- Math 11% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brickett Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Brickett Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,755
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J HarringtonEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| IngallsEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| HadleyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| StanleyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 1–4 | 0.8 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lynn
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #26 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brickett Elementary is listed in Lynn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brickett Elementary
Brickett Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7333
- Area population (ZIP 01902)
- 51,680
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01902; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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