James Russell Lowell vs Underwood
James Russell Lowell and Underwood are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.6 out of 10. James Russell Lowell is significantly larger with 376 students, about 1.6× the size of Underwood (242). In math proficiency, Underwood leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
James Russell Lowell
Watertown, MA
8.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
376 students
Underwood
Newton Corner, MA
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
242 students
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| Metric | James Russell Lowell | Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #185 of 1,793 | #201 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 90th | 89th |
Test Scores
| Subject | James Russell Lowell | Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | James Russell Lowell | Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 376 | 242 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Watertown | Newton |
| City | Watertown | Newton Corner |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Watertown (02472) | Newton Corner (02458) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,383 | $151,782 |
| Median Home Value | $737,600 | $1,116,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,356 | $2,313 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 67.1% | 76.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 28 min |