Serving 1,203 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell 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 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell's student population of 1,203 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1149 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
24%
24%
Black
20%
10%
White
24%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell's ranking?
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell is ranked #1149 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell often compared to?
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowellis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Community Charter Public School, Community Charter School Of Cambridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell?
1,203 students attend Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell?
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell offer ?
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell part of?
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell is part of Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell located?
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 7 other public schools located in Highlands.
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