The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in Science. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on A Drewicz Elementary
A Drewicz Elementary is a regular public school in Lynn, Massachusetts, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Lynn Public Schools district, a large urban system that is part of Greater Boston's inner core. The school's location on Hood Street places it in a residential area of a city known for historic architecture, industrial heritage, and a dense, walkable street grid. Lynn is one of the state's largest municipalities, with a population that has been shaped by ongoing immigration and a transition from heavy manufacturing toward adaptive reuse and loft conversions.
The student body is large for an elementary school. The majority of students are Hispanic, and the remainder is a mix of Asian, Black, white, and a small number of multiracial and Native American students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, and counts for students with disabilities and English learners were also not reported. A parent who wants a clearer picture of the school's level of support for specialized populations may wish to ask the school directly.
On state assessments, Drewicz's results are low. Across the most recent year tested, roughly one in six students scored proficient or above in math, and a similar share reached that level in English language arts. Science proficiency, which is tested only in fifth grade, was slightly higher but still in a comparable range. Participation rates were full, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. Trend data going back about eight years shows that proficiency in both math and ELA was modestly higher before the pandemic, approaching roughly half of students in some years, but dropped sharply in the 2020–21 school year and has remained near a plateau of about one in six since then. Compared with other districts in Essex County, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. This is a soft spot; a parent investigating academic supports and intervention programs would want to look into this further with the school to understand what strategies are in place and how progress is tracked.
Drewicz serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not offer the kind of advanced coursework or career pathways found at the high school level; those opportunities exist within the Lynn district at the secondary schools. The district itself has been pursuing several initiatives that could eventually reach Drewicz. Lynn Public Schools expanded its dual-language program from one elementary school to three, offering instruction in English and Spanish, though it is not clear from the available information whether Drewicz is one of those schools. The district also received a federal literacy grant to fund coaching and new curriculum materials over a multi-year span, which could affect reading instruction at schools across the system. Meanwhile, the district's budget has grown substantially in recent years, driven by rising special education, transportation, and staffing costs, and funded through local property taxes and state aid. A middle school closure and the ongoing feasibility study for a major high school renovation are signs of a district managing aging facilities and enrollment shifts.
For a family considering Drewicz, the central takeaway is that this is an urban elementary school in a large, diverse district where academic proficiency rates are well below both state and county medians. The school's composition is heavily Hispanic, reflecting the surrounding neighborhood. The city of Lynn offers parks, beaches, waterfront reservations, and MBTA commuter rail access to Boston, but the housing market is expensive for the region, with home values and rents that strain affordability relative to local incomes. A parent would want to visit, talk to staff about literacy supports and intervention, and learn how the dual-language and literacy grant programs may be taking shape at this particular building.
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