Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten, Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center's student population of 81 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
56%
25%
Black
15%
10%
White
18%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center?
81 students attend Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center?
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center offer ?
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center part of?
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center is part of Lynn School District.
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