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#1461 of 1,793 schools in MA

Tracy

Elementary School · Lynn

35 Walnut Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Enrollment

380

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

4.6

Grades

1st – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,461 of 1,793

In Lynn

#10 of 27

public schools

In district

#9 of 26

Lynn

School environment

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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Tracy

4.6/10

Elementary School in Lynn · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Tracy

Tracy is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Tracy serves approximately 380 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Tracy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Tracy show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts above district
  • This school 4.6 · Below 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-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Tracy — Students at Tracy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 27.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 29.5% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
24.5%
ELA
36.3%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
50.8%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
9.5%
ELA
19.5%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
13.5%
2023
Math
14.7%
ELA
24.3%
2024
Math
18.3%
ELA
17.7%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
14.3%

* 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 Tracy Compares

See how Tracy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.6/10
19th percentile in MA
Academic
3.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.0/10
Below Average
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.1%

Location

35 Walnut Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tracy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN (rated 6.0/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably 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 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
William R Fallon Lynn 0.2 mi
Sewell-Anderson Lynn 0.3 mi 5.0
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Lynn 0.5 mi 7.6
Wm P Connery Lynn 0.6 mi 3.0
A Drewicz Elementary Lynn 0.6 mi 3.5
Lincoln-Thomson Lynn 0.5 mi 4.0
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 0.7 mi 5.7
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 0.7 mi 3.3
Washington Elementary School Lynn 0.8 mi 4.3
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn 0.9 mi 4.7
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 0.9 mi 5.7
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 1.0 mi
Breed Middle School Lynn 0.9 mi 3.2
Julia F Callahan Lynn 0.9 mi 5.6
Classical High Lynn 1.0 mi 4.2
Edward A Sisson Lynn 1.3 mi 3.4
Pickering Middle Lynn 1.3 mi 4.4
Robert L Ford Lynn 1.0 mi 4.0
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.2 mi 5.2
NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN Lynn 1.5 mi 6.0

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tracy

What grades does Tracy serve?

Tracy serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Tracy?

Tracy has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tracy?

The student-teacher ratio at Tracy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tracy rank in MA?

Tracy ranks #1,461 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Tracy's MySchoolScout rating?

Tracy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Tracy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tracy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tracy a charter school?

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

Is Tracy a Title I school?

No, Tracy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%

District

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

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