Below Average
#1630 of 1,793 schools in MA
- Math 13% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert L Ford score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Robert L Ford 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Academy Lynn Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,615 | Compare → |
| IngallsEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Cobbet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| E J HarringtonEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 634 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lynn
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Robert L Ford is listed in Lynn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert L Ford
Robert L Ford is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn, serving approximately 418 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,630 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert L Ford
What grades does Robert L Ford serve?
Robert L Ford serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Robert L Ford?
Robert L Ford has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L Ford?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L Ford is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert L Ford rank in MA?
Robert L Ford ranks #1,630 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Robert L Ford's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert L Ford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Robert L Ford?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert L Ford has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert L Ford a charter school?
No, Robert L Ford is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert L Ford a Title I school?
No, Robert L Ford is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7375
- Area population (ZIP 01902)
- 51,680
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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