Pyne Arts

145 Boylston Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pyne Arts 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 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pyne Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pyne Arts's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pyne Arts 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 Pyne Arts is 0.69, 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)
#940 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pyne Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
41%
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42%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pyne Arts 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.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pyne Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
40%
24%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
37%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pyne Arts.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Pyne Arts 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
57%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pyne Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pyne Arts 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 Pyne Arts's ranking?
Pyne Arts is ranked #940 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pyne Arts often compared to?
Pyne Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Pyne Arts?
503 students attend Pyne Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Pyne Arts students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pyne Arts?
Pyne Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pyne Arts offer ?
Pyne Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pyne Arts part of?
Pyne Arts is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Pyne Arts located?
Pyne Arts is located in the South Lowell neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Lowell.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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