Serving 33 students in grades 9-12, Leblanc Therapeutic Day School 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 <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School's student population of 33 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leblanc Therapeutic Day School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
55%
24%
Black
9%
10%
White
24%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leblanc Therapeutic Day School?
The graduation rate of Leblanc Therapeutic Day School is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Leblanc Therapeutic Day School?
33 students attend Leblanc Therapeutic Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Leblanc Therapeutic Day School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leblanc Therapeutic Day School?
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leblanc Therapeutic Day School offer ?
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leblanc Therapeutic Day School part of?
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Leblanc Therapeutic Day School located?
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School is located in the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Belvidere.
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