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#1072 of 1,793 schools in MA
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John Breen School
Elementary School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
114 Osgood Street, Lawrence, MA 01843
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 24 schools in Lawrence.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where John Breen School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), 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
$72,163
Median home value
$393,700
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
35.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01843; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Emily G WetherbeeEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| St Michael Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Community Day Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #5 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Breen School is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Breen School
John Breen School is a public elementary school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Breen School
What grades does John Breen School serve?
John Breen School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend John Breen School?
John Breen School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Breen School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Breen School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Breen School rank in MA?
John Breen School ranks #1,072 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John Breen School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Breen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John Breen School a charter school?
No, John Breen School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Breen School a Title I school?
No, John Breen School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (978) 975-5932
- Area population (ZIP 01843)
- 28,444
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01843; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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