How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lynn | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lynn, Massachusetts | Waltham, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 15,556 | 5,703 |
| Number of Schools | 27 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lynn | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,095 | $65,788 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.1% | 6.3% |
| State Revenue | 70.4% | 33.3% |
| Local Revenue | 3.5% | 60.4% |
Lynn
Federal State Local
Waltham
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lynn | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.1% | 33.8% |
| African American | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.0% | 48.6% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lynn | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 837:1 | 280.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.1% | 21.6% |
School Types
Lynn
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Waltham
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.