Top Rankings
Lowell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 14,130 students in Lowell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Lowell School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
14,130 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
1,165 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lowell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,769 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
27%
7%
# Hispanic Students
5,590 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
24%
# Black Students
1,072 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
3,083 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
22%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
585 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
593
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
1,034
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,112
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,155
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,105
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,254
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,071
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,137
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,134
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,238
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,017
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
819
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
762
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
674
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
25
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,284 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$276 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$329 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,503
$23,913
Spending / Student
$23,284
$24,672
Best Lowell School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Smith Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Powell Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Grades: 3-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Gertrude Bailey
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Campbell Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7644
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7644
Grades: PK-4
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
James S Daley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Fleming Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Grades: 5-8
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
Pawtucketville Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 West Meadow Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Grades: PK-4
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
Pyne Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Boylston Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #88.
Lowell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Father Morrissette Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 3,167 students
Rank: #99.
Charles W Morey
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Pine Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: #1010.
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Adams Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: #1111.
Peter W Reilly
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Douglas Road
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr An Wang School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
365 West Meadow Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7683
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7683
Grades: 5-8
| 659 students
Rank: #1313.
John J Shaughnessy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1158 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Rank: #1414.
Abraham Lincoln
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
795 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7635
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7635
Grades: PK-4
| 244 students
Rank: #1616.
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Broadway Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 275-6330
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 275-6330
Grades: 5-8
| 633 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Joseph Mcavinnue
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Mammoth Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2871
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2871
Grades: PK-4
| 428 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Beacon Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-2838
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-2838
Grades: PK-4
| 480 students
Rank: #1919.
B.f. Butler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #2020.
James Sullivan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Draper Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Grades: 5-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2121.
Bartlett Community Partnership
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79 Wannalancit Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Rank: #2222.
Greenhalge
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 Ennell Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7670
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7670
Grades: PK-4
| 473 students
Rank: #2323.
Rogers Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Grades: K-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2424.
Moody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Grades: PK-4
| 241 students
Rank: #2525.
Henry J Robinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 June Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-8974
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-8974
Grades: 5-8
| 603 students
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center
Magnet School
21 Carter Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowell School District?
Lowell School District manages 27 public schools serving 14,130 students.
What is the rank of Lowell School District?
Lowell School District is ranked #340 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell School District?
39% of Lowell School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowell School District?
Lowell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lowell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,284 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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