Lowell School District
- 155 MERRIMACK ST
- LOWELL, MA 01852
- (978) 937-7614
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60.6% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $15,525 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.1 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | - |
| Number of Students | 13,400 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,019 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 61.0% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 49.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 13,400 | 13.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 473 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,064 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,104 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,064 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 996 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,117 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,030 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,010 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,003 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,152 |
| 9th Grade Students | 879 |
| 10th Grade Students | 858 |
| 11th Grade Students | 778 |
| 12th Grade Students | 775 |
| Ungraded Students | 25 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3,785 |
| Hispanic | 3,374 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 881 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,036 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,924 |
| Female | 6,407 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,019 | 13.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 28 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 53 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 685 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 253 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 340 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 27 |
| Elementary | 11 |
| Secondary | 16 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 17 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 386 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 27 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 47 |
| School Administrators | 113 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 85 |
| Student Support Services | 105 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 10 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $231,399,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $46,925,000 | 20.3% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $44,210,000 | 19.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $65,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $2,605,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $45,000 | 0.02% |
| Total State Revenues | $163,513,000 | 70.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $117,870,000 | 50.9% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $13,373,000 | 5.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,791,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Programs | $4,070,000 | 1.8% |
| Non-Specified | $3,155,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $23,254,000 | 10.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $20,961,000 | 9.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $8,414,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $4,091,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $160,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,475,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $4,831,000 | 2.1% |
| Direct - Other | $990,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $209,666,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $142,342,000 | 67.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $61,442,000 | 29.3% |
| Student Support | $15,833,000 | 6.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $9,489,000 | 4.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,031,000 | 0.4% |
| School Administration Support | $9,474,000 | 4.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $15,414,000 | 6.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,483,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Support Services | $4,718,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,882,000 | 2.8% |
| Food Services | $5,736,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Services | $146,000 | 0.06% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 60.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 680 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 26 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 85 | 2.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lowell School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 22
- Students: 13,400
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,019
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| ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL | ||||
300 Chelmsford St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 462 | 11.9 |  Review This School |
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| B.F.BUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1140 Gorham St
Lowell, MA Public | 5-8 | 513 | 12.1 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BARTLETT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL | ||||
79 Wannalancit St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-8 | 501 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| CHARLES W MOREY SCHOOL | ||||
114 Pine St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 471 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| CHARLOTTE M MURKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
350 Adams St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 481 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| DR AN WANG SCHOOL | ||||
365 West Meadow Rd
Lowell, MA Public | 5-8 | 639 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| DR GERTRUDE BAILEY SCHOOL | ||||
175 Campbell Dr
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 467 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| E N ROGERS SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
43 Highland St
Lowell, MA Public | 5-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| GREENHALGE SCHOOL | ||||
149 Ennell St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 478 | 13.7 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HENRY J ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
110 June St
Lowell, MA Public | 5-8 | 664 | 13.2 |  5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| JAMES S DALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
150 Fleming St
Lowell, MA Public | 5-8 | 661 | 11.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JAMES SULLIVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
150 Draper St
Lowell, MA Public | 5-8 | 638 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| JOHN J SHAUGHNESSY SCHOOL | ||||
1158 Gorham St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 459 | 14.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOSEPH MCAVINNUE SCHOOL | ||||
131 Mammoth Rd
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 486 | 13.1 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KATHRYN P. STOKLOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
560 Broadway St
Lowell, MA Public | 5-8 | 643 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
50 Fr. Morrissette Blvd
Lowell, MA Public | 9-12 | 3,318 | 14.1 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
158 Rogers St
Lowell, MA Public | KG-4 | 196 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| PAWTUCKETVILLE MEMORIAL SCHOOL | ||||
425 West Meadow Rd
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 490 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PETER W REILLY SCHOOL | ||||
115 Douglas Rd
Lowell, MA Public | KG-4 | 552 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| PYNE ARTS SCHOOL | ||||
145 Boylston St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-8 | 477 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| S CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
570 Beacon St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 505 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON SCHOOL | ||||
795 Wilder St
Lowell, MA Public | PK-4 | 230 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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