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Thurgood Marshall Mid

Middle School · Lynn

100 Brookline Street, Lynn, MA 01902

Enrollment

1,280

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

3.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,661 of 1,793

In Lynn

#17 of 27

public schools

In district

#16 of 26

Lynn

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Thurgood Marshall Mid

3.8/10

Middle School in Lynn · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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2.9/10

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About Thurgood Marshall Mid

Thurgood Marshall Mid is a public middle school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Thurgood Marshall Mid serves approximately 1,280 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Thurgood Marshall Mid has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,661 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Thurgood Marshall Mid show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 3.8
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

35% of students at Thurgood Marshall Mid 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-31 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.4 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Thurgood Marshall Mid — Students at Thurgood Marshall Mid score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 17.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 26.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
20%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
18%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
31.6%
2019
Math
26.6%
ELA
28.4%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
13.2%
ELA
18.8%
2022
Math
11.2%
ELA
20.2%
2023
Math
13.8%
ELA
18.3%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
13.5%
2025
Math
11.3%
ELA
15.5%

* 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: 4.5/10.

How Thurgood Marshall Mid Compares

See how Thurgood Marshall Mid performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.8/10
7th percentile in MA
Academic
2.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.5/10
Below Average
Environment
4.1/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
97 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
34.5%

Location

100 Brookline Street, Lynn, MA 01902

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Thurgood Marshall Mid may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Stanley (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Swampscott), which scores notably higher. Another option is Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Brickett Elementary Lynn 0.3 mi 2.9
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center Lynn 0.4 mi 7.8
Ingalls Lynn 0.4 mi 3.4
Aborn Lynn 0.6 mi 7.1
E J Harrington Lynn 0.6 mi 3.1
Hood Lynn 0.7 mi 3.0
Clarke Swampscott 0.7 mi 4.7
Swampscott High Swampscott 0.8 mi 6.9
Hadley Swampscott 0.7 mi 6.8
Stanley Swampscott 0.7 mi 8.2
Lynn English High Lynn 0.8 mi 3.0
Robert L Ford Lynn 0.9 mi 4.0
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn 1.0 mi 7.3
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 1.0 mi 5.7
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.2 mi 5.2
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 1.3 mi
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 1.3 mi 3.3
Washington Elementary School Lynn 1.4 mi 4.3
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 1.4 mi 5.7
Swampscott Middle Swampscott 1.4 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01902 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,755

Median Home Value

$456,000

Median Rent

$1,571/mo

Population

51,680

College Educated

20.4%

Homeownership

40.6%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Median Age

35.8

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1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School Marlborough, MA 3.8
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West Springfield Middle West Springfield, MA 4.3
Breed Middle School Lynn, MA 3.2
J Henry Higgins Middle Peabody, MA 4.5
O'Donnell Middle School Stoughton, MA 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thurgood Marshall Mid

What grades does Thurgood Marshall Mid serve?

Thurgood Marshall Mid serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Mid?

Thurgood Marshall Mid has an enrollment of approximately 1,280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Mid?

The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Mid is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thurgood Marshall Mid rank in MA?

Thurgood Marshall Mid ranks #1,661 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Thurgood Marshall Mid's MySchoolScout rating?

Thurgood Marshall Mid has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Thurgood Marshall Mid?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurgood Marshall Mid has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Thurgood Marshall Mid a charter school?

No, Thurgood Marshall Mid is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thurgood Marshall Mid a Title I school?

No, Thurgood Marshall Mid is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,280
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%

District

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

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