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Superintendent presents MCAS and accountability report showing modest district gains and remaining gaps
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Von Alvarez presented 2024–25 DESE accountability results and MCAS performance, noting reductions in the number of schools requiring assistance and gains in certain growth and advanced-coursework measures, while overall proficiency levels remain below state targets and some gaps persist across student groups.
Superintendent Dr. Von Alvarez presented the district—s DESE accountability summary and MCAS results for the 2024–25 school year, describing the data as a roadmap for instructional priorities and noting measurable improvements alongside continuing shortfalls.
Key points the superintendent presented included a decrease in the number of Lynn schools requiring assistance (from 11 to 10 year-over-year), improvements in some growth indicators (ELA growth rose from 47 to 49; math growth rose from 45 to 48), and increased access to advanced coursework. The district also reported an overall combined accountability score that put it near the threshold between moderate and substantial progress.
MCAS proficiency remains low overall: district-wide percentages meeting or exceeding expectations were in the mid-to-high teens for ELA and math at various grade levels (for example, elementary ELA and math meeting/exceeding in the high teens percentage-wise). Science proficiency showed somewhat higher percentages in elementary grades. The superintendent emphasized that science testing does not include a growth measure because it is administered in only select grades (5, 8 and 10).
The presentation highlighted both gains and declines: ELA proficiency improved for grades 3–5 (+2%) and 6–8 (+3%); however, grade 10 ELA proficiency declined by 4%, and overall math proficiency showed areas without change and a 2% decrease in one grouping. The district reported progress on English learners— WIDA access results and on chronic absenteeism, though chronic absenteeism remained an area for further improvement.
Dr. Alvarez framed the data as evidence of progress under district initiatives while acknowledging continuing work to accelerate growth and close gaps. The committee did not take action on the metrics but discussed goal-setting and next steps to use the data to inform priorities and interventions.
