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Sewell-anderson

Elementary School · Lynn

25 Ontario Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Enrollment

271

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,343 of 1,793

In Lynn

#8 of 27

public schools

In district

#7 of 26

Lynn

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Sewell-anderson

5.0/10

Elementary School in Lynn · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.6/10

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About Sewell-anderson

Sewell-anderson is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Sewell-anderson serves approximately 271 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Sewell-anderson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,343 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Sewell-anderson show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 4.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Sewell-anderson — Students at Sewell-anderson score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 36.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 41.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 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
42%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
40.3%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
44.8%
ELA
54.5%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
15.3%
ELA
45.5%
2022
Math
35.8%
ELA
36.8%
2023
Math
32.3%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
21.3%
2025
Math
31.3%
ELA
27.7%

* 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: 4.0/10.

How Sewell-anderson Compares

See how Sewell-anderson performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
25th percentile in MA
Academic
6.0/10
Average
Growth
4.0/10
Below Average
Environment
6.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.7%

Location

25 Ontario Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sewell-anderson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN (rated 6.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Julia F Callahan (rated 5.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Tracy Lynn 0.3 mi 4.6
William R Fallon Lynn 0.3 mi
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Lynn 0.7 mi 7.6
Lincoln-Thomson Lynn 0.6 mi 4.0
A Drewicz Elementary Lynn 0.9 mi 3.5
Wm P Connery Lynn 0.9 mi 3.0
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 0.9 mi 5.7
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 0.9 mi 3.3
Edward A Sisson Lynn 1.0 mi 3.4
Pickering Middle Lynn 1.1 mi 4.4
Breed Middle School Lynn 0.9 mi 3.2
Julia F Callahan Lynn 0.9 mi 5.6
Washington Elementary School Lynn 1.1 mi 4.3
Classical High Lynn 1.0 mi 4.2
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn 1.2 mi 4.7
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 1.0 mi 5.7
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.1 mi 5.2
NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN Lynn 1.3 mi 6.0
Robert L Ford Lynn 1.1 mi 4.0
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 1.2 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01905 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,341

Median Home Value

$443,200

Median Rent

$1,749/mo

Population

27,188

College Educated

20.6%

Homeownership

51%

Avg Commute

32.6 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Median Age

33.6

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Ivan G Smith Danvers, MA 5.0
Mark G Hoyle Elementary Swansea, MA 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sewell-anderson

What grades does Sewell-anderson serve?

Sewell-anderson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sewell-anderson?

Sewell-anderson has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sewell-anderson?

The student-teacher ratio at Sewell-anderson is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sewell-anderson rank in MA?

Sewell-anderson ranks #1,343 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Sewell-anderson's MySchoolScout rating?

Sewell-anderson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Sewell-anderson?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sewell-anderson has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sewell-anderson a charter school?

No, Sewell-anderson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sewell-anderson a Title I school?

No, Sewell-anderson is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%

District

Lynn
District Enrollment
16,022
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,899
District Rank
#7 of 26

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