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#300 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 17% in state

Lyndon K-8 School

Elementary School · Boston

20 Mt. Vernon Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Enrollment

528

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#300 of 1,793

In West Roxbury

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#23 of 109

Boston

School environment

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Lyndon K-8 School

8.1/10

Elementary School in West Roxbury · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lyndon K-8 School

Lyndon K-8 School is a public elementary school in West Roxbury, MA, part of Boston. Lyndon K-8 School serves approximately 528 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lyndon K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Lyndon K-8 School show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts above district
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.7
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Lyndon K-8 School — Students at Lyndon K-8 School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 34.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.4% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 45.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 129 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
54%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
36.9%
ELA
45.4%
2019
Math
39.3%
ELA
48.3%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
27.3%
ELA
48.9%
2022
Math
26.9%
ELA
39.7%
2023
Math
30.2%
ELA
40.5%
2024
Math
29.2%
ELA
36.5%
2025
Math
37.8%
ELA
41.3%

* 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: 8.0/10.

How Lyndon K-8 School Compares

See how Lyndon K-8 School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.1/10
83th percentile in MA
Academic
7.6/10
Very Good
Growth
8.0/10
Excellent
Environment
9.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.8%

Location

20 Mt. Vernon Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lyndon K-8 School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Manning Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Jamaica Plain), which scores notably higher. Another option is Memorial Spaulding (rated 9.5/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Newton Centre), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mozart Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Roslindale), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Roxbury, see our West Roxbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ST THERESA SCHOOL West Roxbury 0.3 mi 5.7
CATHOLIC MEMORIAL West Roxbury 0.5 mi 5.2
HOLY NAME PARISH SCHOOL West Roxbury 0.6 mi 4.5
Kilmer K-8 School West Roxbury 0.8 mi 6.8
Mozart Elementary School Roslindale 0.9 mi 9.4
Beethoven Elementary School West Roxbury 1.3 mi 4.1
Edith C Baker Chestnut Hill 1.4 mi 8.1
Brookline Early Education Program at Putterham Chestnut Hill 1.4 mi 5.9
Bates Elementary School Roslindale 1.2 mi 8.6
Ohrenberger School West Roxbury 1.6 mi 6.2
Riverdale Dedham 1.4 mi 5.4
Memorial Spaulding Newton Centre 1.6 mi 9.5
APPLE ORCHARD SCHOOL Brookline 1.8 mi 7.6
SOLOMON SCHECHTEE DAY SCHOOL Newton 1.6 mi 6.1
Sumner Elementary School Roslindale 1.6 mi 7.3
Conley Elementary School Roslindale 1.7 mi 7.0
NOBLE AND GREENOUGH SCHOOL Dedham 2.0 mi 6.8
Manning Elementary School Jamaica Plain 2.1 mi 9.6
BEAVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Chestnut Hill 2.5 mi 7.9
Avery Dedham 2.5 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$139,545

Median Home Value

$714,000

Median Rent

$2,140/mo

Population

27,069

College Educated

64.2%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

32.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lyndon K-8 School

What grades does Lyndon K-8 School serve?

Lyndon K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Lyndon K-8 School?

Lyndon K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndon K-8 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyndon K-8 School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyndon K-8 School rank in MA?

Lyndon K-8 School ranks #300 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lyndon K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyndon K-8 School 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 Lyndon K-8 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyndon K-8 School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lyndon K-8 School a charter school?

No, Lyndon K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyndon K-8 School a Title I school?

No, Lyndon K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
88 Very Walkable
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%

District

Boston
District Enrollment
45,742
Schools in District
109
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,200
District Rank
#23 of 109

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