Moody Elementary School

158 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Moody Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moody Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Moody Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Moody Elementary School 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 Moody Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1508 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moody Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moody Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
52%
24%
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Black
8%
10%
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White
27%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Moody Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Moody Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moody Elementary School's ranking?
Moody Elementary School is ranked #1508 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Moody Elementary School?
241 students attend Moody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Moody Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moody Elementary School?
Moody Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Moody Elementary School offer ?
Moody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moody Elementary School part of?
Moody Elementary School is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Moody Elementary School located?
Moody Elementary School is located in the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Belvidere.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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