Below Average
#1427 of 1,793 schools in MA
- Math 16% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 47% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 74 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lynn Vocational Technical Institute 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynn), 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
$66,755
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredrick Douglass Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–10 | 0.5 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Kipp Academy Lynn Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,615 | Compare → |
| Virginia Barton Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK | 1.8 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 566 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Lynn
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #8 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is listed in Lynn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is a public school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn, serving approximately 1,557 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,427 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
What grades does Lynn Vocational Technical Institute serve?
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lynn Vocational Technical Institute?
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute has an enrollment of approximately 1,557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute 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 Lynn Vocational Technical Institute rank in MA?
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute ranks #1,427 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lynn Vocational Technical Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Lynn Vocational Technical Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lynn Vocational Technical Institute a charter school?
No, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lynn Vocational Technical Institute a Title I school?
No, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7431
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01902)
- 51,680
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 01902; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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