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#688 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
B.f. Butler Middle School
Middle School · Lowell · Lowell, MA
A Lowell middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
1140 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA 01852
- Math 30% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at B.f. Butler Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where B.f. Butler Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,207/100K
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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
$77,058
Median home value
$397,200
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Lee Therapeutic Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–8 | 0.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Dr. Janice Adie Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| James S Daley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| James Sullivan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 617 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lowell
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #6 of 26
- District spending per student
- $22,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
B.f. Butler Middle School is listed in Lowell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About B.f. Butler Middle School
B.f. Butler Middle School is a public middle school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell, serving approximately 505 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about B.f. Butler Middle School
What grades does B.f. Butler Middle School serve?
B.f. Butler Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend B.f. Butler Middle School?
B.f. Butler Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B.f. Butler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at B.f. Butler Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does B.f. Butler Middle School rank in MA?
B.f. Butler Middle School ranks #688 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is B.f. Butler Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
B.f. Butler Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 B.f. Butler Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, B.f. Butler Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is B.f. Butler Middle School a charter school?
No, B.f. Butler Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is B.f. Butler Middle School a Title I school?
No, B.f. Butler Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (978) 937-8973
- Area population (ZIP 01852)
- 36,700
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01852; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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