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#1562 of 1,793 schools in MA

Capt William G Shoemaker

Elementary School · Lynn

26 Regina Rd, Lynn, MA 01904

Enrollment

338

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

4.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,562 of 1,793

In Lynn

#12 of 27

public schools

In district

#11 of 26

Lynn

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Capt William G Shoemaker

4.3/10

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

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About Capt William G Shoemaker

Capt William G Shoemaker is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Capt William G Shoemaker serves approximately 338 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Capt William G Shoemaker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,562 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Capt William G Shoemaker show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.3 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.1
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Capt William G Shoemaker sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Capt William G Shoemaker — Students at Capt William G Shoemaker score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 39.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 42.3% (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
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
50.5%
ELA
51.5%
2019
Math
59.3%
ELA
50.3%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
38.5%
2022
Math
22.8%
ELA
33.3%
2023
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
34.3%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
31.7%

* 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: 2.5/10.

How Capt William G Shoemaker Compares

See how Capt William G Shoemaker performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.3/10
13th percentile in MA
Academic
5.9/10
Average
Growth
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.1%

Location

26 Regina Rd, Lynn, MA 01904

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Capt William G Shoemaker may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Memorial (rated 7.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Peabody), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Captain Samuel Brown (rated 6.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Peabody), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN Lynn 0.3 mi
Lynn Woods Lynn 0.9 mi 5.0
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCH Lynnfield 1.3 mi 5.5
Pickering Middle Lynn 1.8 mi 4.4
Edward A Sisson Lynn 1.8 mi 3.4
Captain Samuel Brown Peabody 1.7 mi 6.1
NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN Lynn 1.9 mi 6.0
Breed Middle School Lynn 2.4 mi 3.2
Sewell-Anderson Lynn 2.3 mi 5.0
South Memorial Peabody 1.9 mi 7.4
Julia F Callahan Lynn 2.6 mi 5.6
Lincoln-Thomson Lynn 2.6 mi 4.0
William R Fallon Lynn 2.6 mi
John E. McCarthy Peabody 2.5 mi 4.4
Classical High Lynn 2.7 mi 4.2
Tracy Lynn 2.6 mi 4.6
Peabody Veterans Memorial High Peabody 2.8 mi 4.1
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Lynn 2.8 mi 7.6
COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Peabody 2.8 mi 6.0
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 2.4 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01904 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,597

Median Home Value

$515,100

Median Rent

$1,742/mo

Population

20,103

College Educated

32.2%

Homeownership

84.1%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Median Age

40.9

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Washington Elementary School Lynn, MA 4.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Capt William G Shoemaker

What grades does Capt William G Shoemaker serve?

Capt William G Shoemaker serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Capt William G Shoemaker?

Capt William G Shoemaker has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capt William G Shoemaker?

The student-teacher ratio at Capt William G Shoemaker is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Capt William G Shoemaker rank in MA?

Capt William G Shoemaker ranks #1,562 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Capt William G Shoemaker's MySchoolScout rating?

Capt William G Shoemaker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Capt William G Shoemaker?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Capt William G Shoemaker has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Capt William G Shoemaker a charter school?

No, Capt William G Shoemaker is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Capt William G Shoemaker a Title I school?

No, Capt William G Shoemaker is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
20 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%

District

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

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