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Summer Street
Elementary School · Lynnfield
262 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,030 of 1,793
In Lynnfield
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Lynnfield
Equity
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Summer Street
Elementary School in Lynnfield · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Summer Street
Summer Street is a public elementary school in Lynnfield, MA, part of Lynnfield. Summer Street serves approximately 418 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Summer Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Summer Street show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Summer Street — Students at Summer Street score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 56 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: 5.2/10.
How Summer Street Compares
See how Summer Street performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
262 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Summer Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Woodville School (rated 9.2/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Wakefield), which scores notably higher. Another option is J Warren Killam (rated 8.6/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Reading), which scores notably higher. Additionally, L D Batchelder (rated 8.6/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby North Reading), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynnfield, see our Lynnfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Preschool Lynnfield | 0.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Lynnfield High Lynnfield | 0.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Lynnfield Middle School Lynnfield | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| ODYSSEY DAY SCHOOL Wakefield | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Huckleberry Hill Lynnfield | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Dolbeare Wakefield | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| West Memorial Peabody | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| John E Burke Peabody | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Woodville School Wakefield | 2.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Northeast Metro Regional Vocational Wakefield | 2.7 mi | 7.9 |
| John E. McCarthy Peabody | 2.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Wakefield Memorial High Wakefield | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCH Lynnfield | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Peabody | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Galvin Middle School Wakefield | 2.8 mi | 8.6 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Wakefield | 3.0 mi | 4.7 |
| J Warren Killam Reading | 2.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Walton Wakefield | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| L D Batchelder North Reading | 3.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School Wakefield | 3.5 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01940 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$171,044
Median Home Value
$891,100
Median Rent
$2,333/mo
Population
13,183
College Educated
61.2%
Homeownership
86.9%
Avg Commute
32.4 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
41.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alice B Beal Elementary Springfield, MA | 5.9 |
| Berkley Community School Berkley, MA | 5.9 |
| Clara Barton Oxford, MA | 5.9 |
| Dennett Elementary Plympton, MA | 5.9 |
| Forestdale Malden, MA | 5.9 |
| J F Kennedy Elementary Randolph, MA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Summer Street
What grades does Summer Street serve?
Summer Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Summer Street?
Summer Street has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summer Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Summer Street is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summer Street rank in MA?
Summer Street ranks #1,030 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Summer Street's MySchoolScout rating?
Summer Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Summer Street?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summer Street has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Summer Street a charter school?
No, Summer Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summer Street a Title I school?
No, Summer Street is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (781) 334-5830
Resources & Links
District
Lynnfield- District Enrollment
- 2,186
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,903
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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