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#1375 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Lowell School
Middle School · Bisbee Unified District (4169) · Bisbee, AZ
A Bisbee Unified District (4169) middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
100 OLD DOUGLAS RD, Bisbee, AZ 85603
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowell School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lowell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated737/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bisbee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,509
Median home value
$204,900
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper CreditsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bisbee Unified District (4169)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lowell School is listed in Bisbee Unified District (4169); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowell School
Lowell School is a public middle school in Bisbee, AZ, part of Bisbee Unified District (4169), serving approximately 116 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,375 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowell School
What grades does Lowell School serve?
Lowell School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lowell School?
Lowell School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowell School rank in AZ?
Lowell School ranks #1,375 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Lowell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lowell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lowell School a charter school?
No, Lowell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowell School a Title I school?
No, Lowell School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.1%
- Phone
- (520) 432-5391
- Area population (ZIP 85603)
- 6,798
- Area median age
- 58.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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