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Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School vs. Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)

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School Overview

School
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
90 High Rock Street
Lynn, MA 01902
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,615 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,615 students
566 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii).
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#963 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#165 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) with the average graduation rate observed in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) by grade.
Kindergarten Students
123
50
Grade 1 Students
124
50
Grade 2 Students
124
47
Grade 3 Students
124
49
Grade 4 Students
124
-
Grade 5 Students
127
-
Grade 6 Students
124
-
Grade 7 Students
123
73
Grade 8 Students
123
74
Grade 9 Students
125
70
Grade 10 Students
126
67
Grade 11 Students
125
45
Grade 12 Students
123
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pioneer Charter School Of Science II School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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