Lowell School District
School District · Lowell, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
27
15 elem, 7 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
27
15 elem, 7 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#156 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,440
+$1,069 vs Massachusetts median
District size
14,273 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Lowell
Lowell is a Lowell, Massachusetts school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 14,273 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $22,440 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Lowell demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Peter W Reilly, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lowell students show an average math proficiency of 28.3% and ELA proficiency of 29.0%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lowell, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lowell with test data.
Schools in Lowell
27 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 7
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Lowell
- Total Enrollment
- 14,273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,161
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lowell?
Lowell has 27 schools in total — 15 elementary, 7 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lowell?
The average composite rating for Lowell is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lowell?
Lowell spends $22,440 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lowell?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lowell is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lowell?
Peter W Reilly is the highest-rated school in Lowell with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lowell?
Across schools in Lowell with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lowell compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Lowell has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Lowell with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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