How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cambridge | Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts | Lynn, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 6,746 | 15,556 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cambridge | Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $53,724 | $23,095 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.1% | 26.1% |
| State Revenue | 17.7% | 70.4% |
| Local Revenue | 78.2% | 3.5% |
Cambridge
Federal State Local
Lynn
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cambridge | Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 12.1% |
| African American | 23.3% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 70.0% |
| Asian | 16.1% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.8% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cambridge | Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 27 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 403:1 | 837:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 38.1% |
School Types
Cambridge
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Lynn
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.