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#709 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 40% in state

Lawrence W Pingree

Elementary School · Weymouth · Weymouth, MA

A Weymouth elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1250 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA 02189

  • Math 51% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$19,436
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Lawrence W Pingree score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2023
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 72 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Lawrence W Pingree 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weymouth), 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

$91,842

Median home value

$463,300

Median rent

$1,732/mo

College educated

40.9%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02189; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy AvenueEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.9 mi338Compare →
Plymouth RiverEnrollment path unverified9.5K–51.3 mi358Compare →
William SeachEnrollment path unverified3.6K–51.8 mi384Compare →
Frederick C MurphyEnrollment path unverified4.7K–52.0 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Weymouth

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$19,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lawrence W Pingree is listed in Weymouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lawrence W Pingree

Lawrence W Pingree is a public elementary school in Weymouth, MA, part of Weymouth, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lawrence W Pingree

What grades does Lawrence W Pingree serve?

Lawrence W Pingree serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lawrence W Pingree?

Lawrence W Pingree has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence W Pingree?

The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence W Pingree is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lawrence W Pingree rank in MA?

Lawrence W Pingree ranks #709 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lawrence W Pingree's MySchoolScout rating?

Lawrence W Pingree has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Lawrence W Pingree?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence W Pingree has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lawrence W Pingree a charter school?

No, Lawrence W Pingree is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lawrence W Pingree a Title I school?

No, Lawrence W Pingree is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 02189)
15,231
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
42.5
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 02189; 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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