Sewell-Anderson

Summary:

Sewell-Anderson is an elementary school located in Lynn, Massachusetts, serving 269 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite being part of the low-performing Lynn school district, Sewell-Anderson has consistently outperformed its peers, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

One of the key strengths of Sewell-Anderson is its exceptional performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 24.18% of Sewell-Anderson students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 15.05% in the Lynn district. Additionally, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner student groups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 3 and top 5 in the state, respectively, in recent years.

Another interesting finding is that Sewell-Anderson spends more per student ($16,648 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average ($16,268 in 2020-2021), which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's student population has decreased from 269 in 2022-2023 to 269 in 2023-2024, which could be a concern and impact the school's resources and funding.


Detail:

Public K-5

 25 Ontario Street
       Lynn, MA  01905


(781) 477-7444

District: Lynn

SchoolDigger Rank:
615th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,648 Help


Students who attend Sewell-Anderson usually attend:

Middle:    Breed Middle School
High:    Classical High
    Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.9%
White:
19.7%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sewell-Anderson ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Lynn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.9%), White (19.7%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sewell-Anderson is 12.4. 13 elementary schools in the Lynn School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sewell-Anderson is $16,648, which is the 7th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Lynn School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sewell-Anderson:

SchoolDigger ranks Sewell-Anderson 615th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Sewell-Anderson in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Lynn:

SchoolDigger ranks Lynn 336th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sewell-Anderson

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Rank History for all students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 11.49 782nd 884 11.5%
2004 18.34 731st 882 17.1%
2005 47.66 496th 887 44.1%
2006 54.68 440th 911 51.7%
2007 64.65 354th 911 61.1%
2008 45.39 553rd 908 39.1%
2009 36.87 624th 909 31.4%
2010 27.68 713th 920 22.5%
2011 19.46 772nd 924 16.5%
2012 33.50 674th 930 27.5%
2013 38.01 636th 928 31.5%
2014 38.82 624th 926 32.6%
2015 44.52 552nd 914 39.6%
2016 67.83 294th 932 68.5%
2017 45.28 550th 938 41.4%
2018 36.30 633rd 934 32.2%
2019 45.22 539th 942 42.8%
2021 28.66 677th 936 27.7%
2022 41.35 552nd 932 40.8%
2023 34.27 625th 928 32.7%
2024 32.83 615th 916 32.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.44 211th 264 20.1%
2024 43.94 134th 282 52.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.87 391st 886 55.9%
2019 52.69 399th 896 55.5%
2021 36.14 590th 894 34.0%
2022 39.03 575th 905 36.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.24 184th 685 73.1%
2019 58.73 251st 700 64.1%
2021 44.13 390th 705 44.7%
2022 48.24 379th 772 50.9%
2023 60.24 256th 757 66.2%
2024 40.23 467th 760 38.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.59 498th 893 44.2%
2019 52.10 463rd 902 48.7%
2021 25.03 679th 898 24.4%
2022 34.52 595th 901 34.0%
2023 28.77 640th 887 27.8%
2024 35.30 579th 886 34.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.61 576th 656 12.2%
2019 19.52 598th 665 10.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.04 680th 898 24.3%
2019 39.32 570th 907 37.2%
2021 32.69 621st 904 31.3%
2022 50.44 452nd 908 50.2%
2023 42.08 531st 896 40.7%
2024 36.06 576th 891 35.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.35 640th 925 30.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.54 225th 399 43.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.70 67th 379 82.3%
2019 73.25 62nd 398 84.4%
2021 58.69 104th 379 72.6%
2022 54.12 125th 401 68.8%
2023 54.85 145th 420 65.5%
2024 48.71 196th 446 56.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sewell-Anderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.76 511th 772 33.8%
2019 71.24 198th 780 74.6%
2021 43.30 458th 765 40.1%
2022 54.56 355th 764 53.5%
2023 58.71 309th 762 59.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sewell-Anderson

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 193 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1989 186 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1990 165 5 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1991 174 5 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 180 12 7 58 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1993 199 9 6 84 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 212 20 7 103 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1995 250 16 7 111 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 250 16 7 111 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 252 19 9 98 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 256 24 13 89 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 276 25 13 106 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 252 22 15 107 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 205 17 14 95 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 175 17 7 123 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 175 17 7 123 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 170 18 3 95 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 163 25 1 67 1 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 123 17 1 63 2 n/a n/a 11 217
2007 126 19 3 67 1 n/a n/a 12 228
2008 109 31 5 82 0 n/a n/a 12 239
2009 112 26 9 98 0 0 7 0 252
2010 107 29 6 86 1 0 11 0 240
2011 103 31 5 104 4 0 16 0 263
2012 91 27 8 110 4 0 15 0 255
2013 100 30 10 118 2 0 14 0 274
2014 110 25 8 125 2 0 19 0 289
2015 108 31 10 135 1 0 12 0 297
2016 95 25 11 127 1 0 13 0 272
2017 97 25 14 140 0 0 10 0 286
2018 101 28 16 151 1 0 13 0 310
2019 86 27 16 139 2 0 11 0 281
2020 72 28 20 176 1 0 12 0 309
2021 59 19 19 160 1 0 15 0 273
2022 69 19 20 161 1 0 13 0 283
2023 53 24 18 161 1 0 12 0 269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sewell-Anderson

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 196 n/a n/a n/a
1989 191 n/a n/a n/a
1990 181 n/a n/a n/a
1991 190 n/a n/a n/a
1992 257 n/a n/a n/a
1993 298 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 342 n/a n/a n/a
1995 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 378 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 382 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 420 n/a 0.0 40
2000 396 n/a 0.0 29.3
2001 331 n/a 0.0 27.2
2002 323 n/a n/a 46.7
2003 323 n/a n/a 46.7
2004 287 22.3 12.9 46
2005 257 21.6 11.9 42.4
2006 217 21.6 10.0 44.2
2007 228 22.0 10.4 46.8
2008 239 21.4 11.2 52
2009 252 20.1 12.5 59.1
2010 240 16.3 14.7 62.1
2011 263 19.3 13.5 62
2012 255 20.3 12.5 69
2013 274 22.2 12.2 70.8
2014 289 22.1 13.0 66.1
2015 297 23.0 12.9 67.3
2016 272 21.0 12.9 n/a
2017 286 23.1 12.3 n/a
2018 310 22.2 13.9 n/a
2019 281 21.8 12.8 n/a
2020 309 20.9 14.7 n/a
2021 273 22.2 12.2 n/a
2022 283 21.9 12.9 n/a
2023 269 21.6 12.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sewell-Anderson

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 196 n/a n/a n/a
1989 191 n/a n/a n/a
1990 181 n/a n/a n/a
1991 190 n/a n/a n/a
1992 257 n/a n/a n/a
1993 298 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 342 n/a n/a n/a
1995 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 378 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 382 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 420 n/a 0.0 40
2000 396 n/a 0.0 29.3
2001 331 n/a 0.0 27.2
2002 323 n/a n/a 46.7
2003 323 n/a n/a 46.7
2004 287 22.3 12.9 46
2005 257 21.6 11.9 42.4
2006 217 21.6 10.0 44.2
2007 228 22.0 10.4 46.8
2008 239 21.4 11.2 52
2009 252 20.1 12.5 59.1
2010 240 16.3 14.7 62.1
2011 263 19.3 13.5 62
2012 255 20.3 12.5 69
2013 274 22.2 12.2 70.8
2014 289 22.1 13.0 66.1
2015 297 23.0 12.9 67.3
2016 272 21.0 12.9 n/a
2017 286 23.1 12.3 n/a
2018 310 22.2 13.9 n/a
2019 281 21.8 12.8 n/a
2020 309 20.9 14.7 n/a
2021 273 22.2 12.2 n/a
2022 283 21.9 12.9 n/a
2023 269 21.6 12.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sewell-Anderson

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,513 (9.9%) $13,706 (90.1%) $15,219
2020 $802 (5.6%) $13,476 (94.4%) $14,278
2021 $1,281 (7.7%) $15,367 (92.3%) $16,648

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sewell-Anderson

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 539th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 625th of 928 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sewell-Anderson)5021.4
 28.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lynn)4318.2
 24.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sewell-Anderson)367.1
 28.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lynn)4311.9
 31.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sewell-Anderson)5131.4
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lynn)3920.1
 18.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sewell-Anderson)5640
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lynn)4119.5
 21.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sewell-Anderson)6137.2
 23.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lynn)4220.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sewell-Anderson)3730.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lynn)4313.5
 29.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Sewell-Anderson)4748.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Lynn)4118.7
 22.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sewell-Anderson)5431.1
 22.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lynn)3818.9
 19.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sewell-Anderson)4427.4
 16.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lynn)3814
 24%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Sewell-Anderson)4748.8
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Lynn)4120.6
 20.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281269
 4.3%
African American2724
 11.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1618
 12.5%
Hispanic139161
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White8653
 38.4%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sewell-Anderson

Sewell-Anderson ranks 615th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sewell-Anderson usually go on to attend:

Middle : Breed Middle School
High : Classical High
High : Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Sewell-Anderson.

Students at Sewell-Anderson are 60% Hispanic, 20% White, 9% African American, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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