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#318 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 18% in state

Lynch Elementary

Elementary School · Winchester

10 Brantwood Road, Winchester, MA 01890

Enrollment

425

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#318 of 1,793

In Winchester

#4 of 7

public schools

In district

#4 of 7

Winchester

Equity

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Lynch Elementary

8.1/10

Elementary School in Winchester · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.0/10

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About Lynch Elementary

Lynch Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchester, MA, part of Winchester. Lynch Elementary serves approximately 425 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lynch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Lynch Elementary show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.4
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,895
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Lynch Elementary — Students at Lynch Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 71.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 71.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 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
73%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
72.5%
ELA
72.5%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
64.3%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
68.5%
ELA
69%
2023
Math
66.3%
ELA
69.3%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
65.3%

* 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: 7.8/10.

How Lynch Elementary Compares

See how Lynch Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.1/10
82th percentile in MA
Academic
8.7/10
Excellent
Growth
7.8/10
Very Good
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.4%

Location

10 Brantwood Road, Winchester, MA 01890

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lynch Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. M Norcross Stratton (rated 8.5/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Ambrose Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Winchester, see our Winchester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST CHARLES SCHOOL Woburn 1.1 mi 5.0
Ambrose Elementary Winchester 1.1 mi 8.2
Winchester High School Winchester 0.9 mi 8.0
ACERA SCHOOL Winchester 0.9 mi 7.4
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Winchester 1.0 mi
Lincoln Elementary Winchester 1.1 mi 8.2
Shamrock Woburn 1.2 mi 5.9
McCall Middle Winchester 1.1 mi 8.4
Muraco Elementary Winchester 1.0 mi 7.0
THE WILDER SCHOOL Winchester 1.0 mi
Woburn High Woburn 1.6 mi 5.7
Malcolm White Woburn 1.7 mi 5.2
Vinson-Owen Elementary Winchester 1.5 mi 5.7
Clyde Reeves Woburn 1.4 mi 6.6
CHILDRENS OWN SCHOOL Winchester 1.8 mi
Daniel L Joyce Middle School Woburn 1.7 mi 6.5
John F Kennedy Middle School Woburn 2.2 mi 5.3
Goodyear Elementary School Woburn 1.9 mi 3.2
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School Woburn 2.3 mi 6.4
M Norcross Stratton Arlington 2.4 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01890 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$218,176

Median Home Value

$1,181,700

Median Rent

$2,271/mo

Population

22,862

College Educated

78.4%

Homeownership

83.4%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lynch Elementary

What grades does Lynch Elementary serve?

Lynch Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lynch Elementary?

Lynch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynch Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lynch Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lynch Elementary rank in MA?

Lynch Elementary ranks #318 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lynch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lynch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Lynch Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynch Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lynch Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lynch Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lynch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
30 Car-Dependent

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%

District

Winchester
District Enrollment
4,331
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,895
District Rank
#4 of 7

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