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#324 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 18% in state

Lt Job Lane School

Elementary School · Bedford

66 Sweetwater Avenue, Bedford, MA 01730

Enrollment

571

Student-Teacher

13:1

Score

8.0

Grades

3rd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#324 of 1,793

In Bedford

#3 of 4

public schools

In district

#3 of 4

Bedford

Equity

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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Lt Job Lane School

8.0/10

Elementary School in Bedford · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.1/10

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9.2/10

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About Lt Job Lane School

Lt Job Lane School is a public elementary school in Bedford, MA, part of Bedford. Lt Job Lane School serves approximately 571 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Lt Job Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Lt Job Lane School show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.9
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

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-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,837
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Lt Job Lane School — Students at Lt Job Lane School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 71.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 72.8% (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

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72.3%
ELA
80.3%
2019
Math
72.5%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
72.8%
2022
Math
66.3%
ELA
68.5%
2023
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
72.7%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
66.7%

* 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: 7.2/10.

How Lt Job Lane School Compares

See how Lt Job Lane School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
82th percentile in MA
Academic
8.9/10
Excellent
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
44 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.2%

Location

66 Sweetwater Avenue, Bedford, MA 01730

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lt Job Lane School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Joseph Estabrook (rated 9.6/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Lexington), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lt Eleazer Davis (rated 7.8/10, 2.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Parker (rated 7.6/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Billerica), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bedford, see our Bedford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Bedford High Bedford 1.7 mi 9.1
John Glenn Middle Bedford 1.9 mi 9.2
NASHOBA LEARNING GROUP Bedford 1.5 mi 6.7
BEDFORD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bedford 2.2 mi
Parker Billerica 2.9 mi 7.6
Lt Eleazer Davis Bedford 2.6 mi 7.8
Billerica Memorial High School Billerica 3.1 mi 4.7
Locke Middle Billerica 3.0 mi 7.8
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BURLINGTON Burlington 2.6 mi
Frederick J Dutile North Billerica 3.4 mi 5.7
THE GUILD FOR HUMAN SERVICES Concord 3.5 mi 7.1
FUSE SCHOOL Lexington 3.7 mi
Marshall Middle School Billerica 3.8 mi 7.8
Joseph Estabrook Lexington 3.4 mi 9.6
Hanscom Middle Hanscom Air Force Base 4.1 mi 6.4
Thomas Ditson Billerica 3.2 mi 5.7
Francis Wyman Elementary Burlington 3.5 mi 7.6
John F Kennedy Billerica 4.3 mi 7.3
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School Billerica 3.8 mi 8.2
Minuteman Regional High Lexington 4.8 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01730 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$158,286

Median Home Value

$878,200

Median Rent

$2,430/mo

Population

14,478

College Educated

69.4%

Homeownership

70.8%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

44.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lt Job Lane School

What grades does Lt Job Lane School serve?

Lt Job Lane School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Lt Job Lane School?

Lt Job Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lt Job Lane School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lt Job Lane School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lt Job Lane School rank in MA?

Lt Job Lane School ranks #324 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lt Job Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lt Job Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Lt Job Lane School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lt Job Lane School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lt Job Lane School a charter school?

No, Lt Job Lane School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lt Job Lane School a Title I school?

No, Lt Job Lane School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
571
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%

District

Bedford
District Enrollment
2,559
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,837
District Rank
#3 of 4

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