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Huckleberry Hill

Elementary School · Lynnfield

5 Knoll Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Enrollment

449

Student-Teacher

16.6:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,148 of 1,793

In Lynnfield

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Lynnfield

Equity

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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Huckleberry Hill

5.6/10

Elementary School in Lynnfield · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Huckleberry Hill

Huckleberry Hill is a public elementary school in Lynnfield, MA, part of Lynnfield. Huckleberry Hill serves approximately 449 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Huckleberry Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,148 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Huckleberry Hill show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+23.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,903
Chronic Absenteeism8.2%

Huckleberry Hill — Students at Huckleberry Hill score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 75.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 72.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 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
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
78.7%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
81.7%
ELA
75.7%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
78.3%
2022
Math
66.7%
ELA
56.7%
2023
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
59.5%
2025
Math
65.5%
ELA
61.5%

* 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: 4.6/10.

How Huckleberry Hill Compares

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

Overall Score
5.6/10
36th percentile in MA
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
4.6/10
Below Average
Environment
3.4/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.2%

Location

5 Knoll Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Huckleberry Hill may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Woodville School (rated 9.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Wakefield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dolbeare (rated 7.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Wakefield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, West Memorial (rated 7.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Peabody), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynnfield, see our Lynnfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCH Lynnfield 1.0 mi 5.5
Lynnfield High Lynnfield 1.2 mi 8.7
Summer Street Lynnfield 1.1 mi 5.9
Lynnfield Preschool Lynnfield 1.1 mi 4.8
ODYSSEY DAY SCHOOL Wakefield 1.2 mi 4.1
John E. McCarthy Peabody 1.6 mi 4.4
West Memorial Peabody 1.8 mi 7.4
COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Peabody 1.8 mi 6.0
Lynnfield Middle School Lynnfield 1.8 mi 7.0
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational Wakefield 2.2 mi 7.9
Woodville School Wakefield 2.2 mi 9.2
Wakefield Memorial High Wakefield 2.3 mi 7.0
John E Burke Peabody 2.7 mi 6.5
Dolbeare Wakefield 2.2 mi 7.5
Capt William G Shoemaker Lynn 2.4 mi 4.3
LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN Lynn 2.7 mi
Peabody Veterans Memorial High Peabody 2.9 mi 4.1
Galvin Middle School Wakefield 2.9 mi 8.6
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) Saugus 4.0 mi 8.0
Lynn Woods Lynn 3.2 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01940 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$171,044

Median Home Value

$891,100

Median Rent

$2,333/mo

Population

13,183

College Educated

61.2%

Homeownership

86.9%

Avg Commute

32.4 min

Poverty Rate

6%

Median Age

41.5

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Center School Stow, MA 5.6
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Forest Avenue Elementary Hudson, MA 5.6
Gen John J Stefanik Chicopee, MA 5.6
John H Duval Whitman, MA 5.6
John K Tarbox Lawrence, MA 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Huckleberry Hill

What grades does Huckleberry Hill serve?

Huckleberry Hill serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Huckleberry Hill?

Huckleberry Hill has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Huckleberry Hill?

The student-teacher ratio at Huckleberry Hill is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Huckleberry Hill rank in MA?

Huckleberry Hill ranks #1,148 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Huckleberry Hill's MySchoolScout rating?

Huckleberry Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Huckleberry Hill?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Huckleberry Hill has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Huckleberry Hill a charter school?

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

Is Huckleberry Hill a Title I school?

No, Huckleberry Hill is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.2%

District

Lynnfield
District Enrollment
2,186
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,903
District Rank
#4 of 5

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