Below Average
#1531 of 1,793 schools in MA
Pickering Middle
Middle School · Lynn
70 Conomo Avenue, Lynn, MA 01904
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,531 of 1,793
In Lynn
#11 of 27
public schools
In district
#10 of 26
Lynn
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About Pickering Middle
Pickering Middle is a public middle school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Pickering Middle serves approximately 543 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Pickering Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,531 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Pickering Middle show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 3.8
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Pickering Middle sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
32% of students at Pickering Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Pickering Middle — Students at Pickering Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 3.0/10.
How Pickering Middle Compares
See how Pickering Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
70 Conomo Avenue, Lynn, MA 01904
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pickering Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Aborn (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Captain Samuel Brown (rated 6.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Peabody), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN (rated 6.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Edward A Sisson Lynn | 0.1 mi | 3.4 |
| NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN Lynn | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Lynn Woods Lynn | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Sewell-Anderson Lynn | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Lynn English High Lynn | 1.0 mi | 3.0 |
| Tracy Lynn | 1.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Robert L Ford Lynn | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| William R Fallon Lynn | 1.4 mi | — |
| Hood Lynn | 1.2 mi | 3.0 |
| Captain Samuel Brown Peabody | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Cobbet Elementary Lynn | 1.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN Lynn | 1.5 mi | — |
| Washington Elementary School Lynn | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Wm P Connery Lynn | 1.8 mi | 3.0 |
| Lincoln-Thomson Lynn | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Aborn Lynn | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Ingalls Lynn | 1.5 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01904 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,597
Median Home Value
$515,100
Median Rent
$1,742/mo
Population
20,103
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
84.1%
Avg Commute
29.4 min
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Median Age
40.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Agawam Junior High Feeding Hills, MA | 4.4 |
| Arthur M Longsjo Middle School Fitchburg, MA | 4.4 |
| Gardner Middle School Gardner, MA | 4.4 |
| Hawthorne Brook Townsend, MA | 4.4 |
| Roberta G. Doering School Agawam, MA | 4.4 |
| John T. Nichols Middle Middleborough, MA | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pickering Middle
What grades does Pickering Middle serve?
Pickering Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pickering Middle?
Pickering Middle has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickering Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickering Middle is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pickering Middle rank in MA?
Pickering Middle ranks #1,531 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Pickering Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pickering Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Pickering Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pickering Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pickering Middle a charter school?
No, Pickering Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pickering Middle a Title I school?
No, Pickering Middle is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7440
Resources & Links
District
Lynn- District Enrollment
- 16,022
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,899
- District Rank
- #10 of 26
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