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Lexington School District

MALexington, Massachusetts•Middlesex County

Contact & Location

146 Maple Street, Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2580
lps.lexingtonma.org
GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

10
Total Schools
6,524
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
1
Preschools
Elementary Schools
6
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
2
Middle Schools
High Schools
1
High Schools

Rating Distribution

00%
Below Average
00%
Average
9100%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
10
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
1

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

Asian
48%
White
33%
Two or More Races
8%
Hispanic / Latino
6%
Black / African American
5%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

0%Students Eligible

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

9.2
out of 10
Average ACT Score
—
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1340
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
45%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
0% (0)
Average
0% (0)
Above Average
100% (9)

Lexington School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Lexington School District

10 schools

Preschools

(1)
—
Lexington Children's Place
Preschoolpublic•68 students

Elementary Schools

(6)
9.3
Bowman Elementary School
Elementarypublic•421 students
9.0
Bridge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•348 students
8.5
Fiske Elementary School
Elementarypublic•279 students
8.6
Harrington Elementary School
Elementarypublic•363 students
9.2
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Elementarypublic•467 students
9.1
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Elementarypublic•538 students

Middle Schools

(2)
9.9
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Middlepublic•785 students
9.6
Wm Diamond Middle School
Middlepublic•907 students

High Schools

(1)
9.8
Lexington High School
Highpublic•2,348 students

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

4th Graders Taught Gender Identity

Alleged incident in Lexington School District · Massachusetts

The incident involved a lesson for elementary students on gender identity. Using a "Gender Snowperson" visual, the curriculum introduced concepts like "sex assigned at birth" and encouraged the use of non-binary language. This instruction occurred within the public school system.

Occurred on June 22, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Lexington Schools Adopt DEI Curriculum

Alleged incident in Lexington School District · Massachusetts

The district is implementing new DEI and antiracism policies and curriculum changes. First-grade students will now explicitly discuss race, ethnicity, and culture. The school system has also launched a DEI newsletter featuring resources from CRT advocates.

Occurred on July 13, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

Lexington teaches gender, race

Alleged incident in Lexington School District · Massachusetts

Lexington Public Schools implemented a curriculum and staff training focused on gender identity and racial literacy for elementary students. This program, part of broader "Social Justice Standards," introduces concepts like toddler racism and early gender identity. The district plans to expand this curriculum, with parents reportedly unable to opt their children out.

Occurred on September 6, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

MTA defends controversial teaching materials

Alleged incident at Lexington High School · Lexington School District · Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Teachers Association defended its promotion of anti-Israel materials to educators during a state commission hearing. The hearing revealed examples of biased content, including accusations of "apartheid" and "genocide" against Israel. A teacher also made a comparison between the current presidential administration and the Holocaust.

Occurred on February 10, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

First Grade Gender Identity Curriculum

Alleged incident in Lexington School District · Massachusetts

A school district's first-grade social studies curriculum introduces concepts of gender identity to young students. The curriculum teaches that individuals may identify as a boy, girl, both, or neither. This includes using the book 'Jacob's New Dress' as part of the instruction.

Occurred on October 1, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 10 schools in Lexington School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026