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Julia F Callahan

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 467 students

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Posted December 10, 2010

I love Callahan! the teachers and staff and the best. I'm very happy with the way my daughter is progressing and I feel very informed about what goes on while she is in school. Thank You
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2006

Callahan school is a wonderful school I have 6 children and 3 graduated from Callahan school. I now have 2 still going to school. The Teachers in Callahan are the best teachers. They are so great to the children and the parents.My Daughter graduated there and got the best education you can ask for she Graduated from Lynn Classical and then graduated from B.U. and now she is getting her Masters at Salem State and she is also teaching at ShoeMaker school in Lynn.Thank You Callahan School. Especially Mrs. Graul, Mrs. Bastarashe, Mrs. Bloom. I still will Have many years left with Callahan School my baby is 3yrs old years .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2004

My child has been going there since kindergarten and loves it,I think the teachers are great and always there when my child need a little extra help.The activities they have(haunted happenings,winter wonderland and field day) are quite a hit.
—Submitted by rebecca, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
27%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students44%
Female50%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female66%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students35%
Female46%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students24%
Female29%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners10%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students53%
Female66%
Male39%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female36%
Male42%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students31%
Female19%
Male45%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 42% 14%
White 32% 70%
Black 12% 8%
Asian 9% 5%
Two or more races 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 O'Callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
Phone: (781) 477-7340

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