Enrollment
698
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynnfield, MA
Lynnfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lynnfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250714001091
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynnfield Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lynnfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 698
- students enrolled
Lynnfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynnfield Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lynnfield, MA.
School address
District: Lynnfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250714001091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynnfield Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynnfield Middle School
Lynnfield Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 698 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 698 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 698 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lynnfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Summer Street (440 students): Lynnfield Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.2:1).
Lynnfield also operates Lynnfield High (588 students) and Summer Street (440 students) alongside Lynnfield Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lynnfield Middle School compares
Lynnfield Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Lynnfield Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynnfield, which includes Lynnfield Middle School.
$19,444
Per student
-13%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.5%
State 21.8%
Federal 4.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lynnfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summer Street | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huckleberry Hill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynnfield Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynnfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Lynnfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~698 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lynnfield Middle School
How many students attend Lynnfield Middle School?
Lynnfield Middle School has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynnfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynnfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynnfield Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynnfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lynnfield Middle School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Lynnfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynnfield Middle School?
Lynnfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lynnfield Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lynnfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynnfield Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lynnfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lynnfield on the city page.
Is Lynnfield Middle School a good school?
Lynnfield Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lynnfield?
Besides Lynnfield Middle School, Lynnfield also operates Lynnfield High (588 students), Summer Street (440 students), and Huckleberry Hill (416 students). See the Lynnfield district page for the complete list.
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