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Mary M Walsh vs. Mary M Lynch

Should you attend Mary M Walsh or Mary M Lynch? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mary M Walsh
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mary M Lynch
315 No Branch Pkwy
Springfield, MA 01119
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary M Walsh 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary M Lynch 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
249 students
226 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary M Walsh over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary M Lynch over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary M Walsh.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary M Lynch.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary M Walsh over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary M Lynch over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary M Walsh with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield 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

#1299 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1554 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary M Walsh, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary M Lynch, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary M Walsh who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary M Walsh who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary M Walsh who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mary M Walsh by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mary M Lynch by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
20
Kindergarten Students
33
31
Grade 1 Students
36
45
Grade 2 Students
40
29
Grade 3 Students
29
36
Grade 4 Students
42
35
Grade 5 Students
45
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary M Walsh, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary M Lynch, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary M Walsh, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield 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%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary M Walsh, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
17%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary M Walsh, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield 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
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary M Walsh, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary M Walsh, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield 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
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary M Walsh, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield 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
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary M Walsh, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield 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 Mary M Lynch, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield 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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