Lynn

Lynn Public Schools serves 16,005 students across 27 schools in Essex County, Massachusetts, operating as a suburban district with a student-teacher ratio of 12.0:1. The district maintains per-pupil spending of $22,388, slightly below the state average of $23,007.

Academically, Lynn performs substantially below state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 14.0% compared to the state average of 41.8%, while reading proficiency measures 17.0% against a state average of 43.3%. The graduation rate of 82.4% trails the state average of 89.4%, and chronic absenteeism affects 19.2% of the student population.

The district serves a notably diverse student body with distinct characteristics. Hispanic students comprise 73.3% of enrollment, with additional populations including 9.7% White, 8.0% Black, and 6.1% Asian students. Economically disadvantaged students represent 73.6% of the district, while 45.4% are English learners and 22.3% receive special education services. These demographic factors reflect a student population with significant socioeconomic and language support needs.

The combination of higher-need student populations, lower academic performance metrics relative to state averages, and chronic absenteeism rates suggests Lynn faces considerable challenges in academic achievement and student engagement. The per-pupil spending differential of $619 below state average may also impact resource availability for addressing these needs.