Lexington Public Schools — 6,524 students enrolled (SY2025).
MCAS Grade 10 meeting/exceeding expectations SY2025: ELA: 84%, Math: 87%. Full district report card →
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The Lexington School Committee reviewed MCAS equity data showing just 36 percent of Black students in grades six through eight scored proficient or higher in math, a figure Member Mona Roy said meant the district was "failing the majority of Black students."
The Lexington School Building Committee learned the state Department of Environmental Protection affirmed the town's wetlands order for the Lexington High School rebuild without changes, and no appeal had surfaced as of the October 19 meeting.
The Lexington School Committee approved updated fiscal year 2028 budget guidelines and calendar in a 5-0 vote Tuesday, adding public budget-literacy sessions planned for December.
Lexington School Committee votes 2-1 to extend Superintendent Julie Hackett's contract through 2032 amid hours of testimony on anti-Semitism in schools.
Lexington School Building Committee votes unanimously to submit its 60% design to the state. Vice Chair Mike Brunner reported the design estimate, checked independently by A.M.
Lexington School Committee advances ICE-response policy, votes 5-0 to close doors on grievance.
Lexington students pack school committee meeting to push for a second Unified Basketball team.
Lexington School Building Committee locks in cheaper field house track design as DEP wetlands appeal risks up to $20 million in added costs.
Lexington School Committee warns a wetlands appeal could add up to $17.6 million to the high school rebuild.
Lexington school building panel warns DEP wetlands appeal could delay new school past 2029, cost up to $12 million.
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