Needs Improvement
#1769 of 1,793 schools in MA
Hood
Elementary School · Lynn
24 Oakwood Avenue, Lynn, MA 01902
Enrollment
491
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
3.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
491
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
3.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,769 of 1,793
In Lynn
#24 of 27
public schools
In district
#23 of 26
Lynn
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Hood
Elementary School in Lynn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Hood
Hood is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Hood serves approximately 491 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Hood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,769 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Hood show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.0 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.1
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Hood were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Hood — Students at Hood score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 1.9/10.
How Hood Compares
See how Hood performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
24 Oakwood Avenue, Lynn, MA 01902
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hood may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Aborn (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN (rated 6.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PIUS V SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn English High Lynn | 0.3 mi | 3.0 |
| Aborn Lynn | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Ingalls Lynn | 0.5 mi | 3.4 |
| ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center Lynn | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Robert L Ford Lynn | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn | 0.7 mi | 3.8 |
| E J Harrington Lynn | 0.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Brickett Elementary Lynn | 0.9 mi | 2.9 |
| KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN Lynn | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Swampscott High Swampscott | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Cobbet Elementary Lynn | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Edward A Sisson Lynn | 1.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn | 1.4 mi | — |
| Clarke Swampscott | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Pickering Middle Lynn | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Washington Elementary School Lynn | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Wm P Connery Lynn, MA | 3.0 |
| Brickett Elementary Lynn, MA | 2.9 |
| E J Harrington Lynn, MA | 3.1 |
| Frances Drake School Leominster, MA | 3.1 |
| George F. Kelly Elementary Chelsea, MA | 3.1 |
| Hoosac Valley Elementary School Adams, MA | 2.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hood
What grades does Hood serve?
Hood serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hood?
Hood has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hood?
The student-teacher ratio at Hood is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hood rank in MA?
Hood ranks #1,769 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hood's MySchoolScout rating?
Hood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Hood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hood has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hood a charter school?
No, Hood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hood a Title I school?
No, Hood is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7390
Resources & Links
District
Lynn- District Enrollment
- 16,022
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,899
- District Rank
- #23 of 26
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