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
Evaluating Lowell?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lowell as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Peter W Reilly
Lowell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
James S Daley Middle School
Lowell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bartlett Community Partnership
Lowell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#157 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
The short answer
Lowell ranks #157 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Lowell's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Peter W Reilly (8.2/10), James S Daley Middle School (8.0/10), and Bartlett Community Partnership (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lowell
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter W Reilly | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | James S Daley Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Bartlett Community Partnership | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Dr Gertrude Bailey | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | B.f. Butler Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Leblanc Therapeutic Day School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Charlotte M Murkland Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Joseph Mcavinnue | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Abraham Lincoln | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lowell students show an average math proficiency of 31.7% and ELA proficiency of 32.3%.
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 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lowell?
Across schools in Lowell with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.3%. 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.3%
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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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