Top Rankings
Lynnfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,186 students in Lynnfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Lynnfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,186 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lynnfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
79%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,948 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,620
$23,845
Spending / Student
$20,948
$24,602
Best Lynnfield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynnfield High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Summer Street
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
262 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5830
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5830
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Huckleberry Hill
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Knoll Road
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5835
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5835
Grades: K-4
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Lynnfield Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Main Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5810
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5810
Grades: 5-8
| 709 students
Rank: n/an/a
262 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 581-5140
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 581-5140
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynnfield School District?
Lynnfield School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,186 students.
What is the rank of Lynnfield School District?
Lynnfield School District is ranked #47 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lynnfield School District?
79% of Lynnfield School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynnfield School District?
Lynnfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lynnfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,948 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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