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Lowell Senior High School

High School · Tri-creek School Corporation · Lowell, IN

A Tri-creek School Corporation high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2051 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN 46356

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation24.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$11,406
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Lowell Senior High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lowell Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low228/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lowell), 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

$87,535

Median home value

$256,300

Median rent

$1,190/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

89.2%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tri-creek School Corporation

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lowell Senior High School is listed in Tri-Creek School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lowell Senior High School

Lowell Senior High School is a public high school in Lowell, IN, part of Tri-creek School Corporation, serving approximately 985 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,009 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lowell Senior High School

What grades does Lowell Senior High School serve?

Lowell Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lowell Senior High School?

Lowell Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 985 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Senior High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lowell Senior High School rank in IN?

Lowell Senior High School ranks #1,009 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Lowell Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lowell Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Senior High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lowell Senior High School a charter school?

No, Lowell Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lowell Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Lowell Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Senior High School?

25.9% of students at Lowell Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
985
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 46356)
19,396
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
40
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 46356; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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