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Wm P Connery

Elementary School · Lynn

50 Elm Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Enrollment

554

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

3.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,771 of 1,793

In Lynn

#26 of 27

public schools

In district

#25 of 26

Lynn

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Wm P Connery

3.0/10

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

A Drewicz Elementary

3.5/10

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4.7/10

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About Wm P Connery

Wm P Connery is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Wm P Connery serves approximately 554 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Wm P Connery has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,771 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Wm P Connery show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts below district
  • This school 3.0 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-35.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.6 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism27.8%

Wm P Connery — Students at Wm P Connery score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 23.1% (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
19%
ELA
18%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
31.8%
ELA
25.5%
2019
Math
43.3%
ELA
37.8%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
12.5%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
13.3%
ELA
15.5%
2023
Math
12.7%
ELA
15.7%
2024
Math
7.3%
ELA
10.7%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
9%

* 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: 2.3/10.

How Wm P Connery Compares

See how Wm P Connery performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.0/10
1th percentile in MA
Academic
2.0/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
2.3/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.2/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
45 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
27.8%

Location

50 Elm Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wm P Connery may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Julia F Callahan (rated 5.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PIUS V SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.5 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
A Drewicz Elementary Lynn 0.3 mi 3.5
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn 0.4 mi 4.7
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 0.5 mi 5.7
Washington Elementary School Lynn 0.4 mi 4.3
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 0.5 mi 3.3
Tracy Lynn 0.6 mi 4.6
William R Fallon Lynn 0.7 mi
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 0.6 mi
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Lynn 0.6 mi 7.6
Sewell-Anderson Lynn 0.9 mi 5.0
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 0.8 mi 5.7
Lincoln-Thomson Lynn 0.9 mi 4.0
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn 0.9 mi 7.3
Robert L Ford Lynn 1.1 mi 4.0
Classical High Lynn 1.2 mi 4.2
Julia F Callahan Lynn 1.2 mi 5.6
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.5 mi 5.2
E J Harrington Lynn 1.2 mi 3.1
Breed Middle School Lynn 1.3 mi 3.2
Lynn English High Lynn 1.4 mi 3.0

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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School Rating
Hood Lynn, MA 3.0
E J Harrington Lynn, MA 3.1
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George F. Kelly Elementary Chelsea, MA 3.1
Hoosac Valley Elementary School Adams, MA 2.9
Hyannis West Elementary Hyannis, MA 2.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wm P Connery

What grades does Wm P Connery serve?

Wm P Connery serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wm P Connery?

Wm P Connery has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm P Connery?

The student-teacher ratio at Wm P Connery is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wm P Connery rank in MA?

Wm P Connery ranks #1,771 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Wm P Connery's MySchoolScout rating?

Wm P Connery has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Wm P Connery?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wm P Connery has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wm P Connery a charter school?

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

Is Wm P Connery a Title I school?

No, Wm P Connery is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
89 Very Walkable
Transit Score
48 Some Transit
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.8%

District

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

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