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Charlotte M Murkland Elementary

Elementary School · Lowell

350 Adams Street, Lowell, MA 01854

Enrollment

436

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#735 of 1,793

In Lowell

#8 of 28

public schools

In district

#8 of 26

Lowell

School environment

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Charlotte M Murkland Elementary

6.7/10

Elementary School in Lowell · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Charlotte M Murkland Elementary

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary is a public elementary school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell. Charlotte M Murkland Elementary serves approximately 436 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Charlotte M Murkland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Charlotte M Murkland Elementary show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,440
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary — Students at Charlotte M Murkland Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 40.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 30.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
40.3%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
34.3%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
26.3%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
25.7%
2023
Math
41.5%
ELA
31.5%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
19.5%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
25%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Charlotte M Murkland Elementary Compares

See how Charlotte M Murkland Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.7/10
59th percentile in MA
Academic
5.8/10
Average
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.1%

Location

350 Adams Street, Lowell, MA 01854

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Charlotte M Murkland Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bartlett Community Partnership (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is STE JEANNE D'ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Joseph McAvinnue (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lowell, see our Lowell schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL AND EDUCATION CENTER Lowell 0.1 mi 6.2
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School Lowell 0.3 mi 7.1
HELLENIC AMERICAN ACADEMY Lowell 0.3 mi 6.5
Bartlett Community Partnership Lowell 0.4 mi 7.4
Lowell High Lowell 0.5 mi 4.5
Lowell Community Charter Public School Lowell 0.6 mi 5.1
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell 0.6 mi 3.8
The Career Academy Lowell 0.9 mi 4.3
Rogers STEM Academy Lowell 0.8 mi 6.2
STE JEANNE D'ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lowell 0.9 mi 6.8
Joseph McAvinnue Lowell 0.8 mi 6.7
Greenhalge Lowell 1.0 mi 5.2
Abraham Lincoln Lowell 1.1 mi 6.6
Charles W Morey Lowell 1.1 mi 4.8
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lowell 1.0 mi 5.4
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Lowell 1.0 mi 5.7
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Lowell 1.0 mi 4.9
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School Lowell 1.4 mi
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center Lowell 1.4 mi 5.5
Henry J Robinson Middle Lowell 1.3 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01854 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,397

Median Home Value

$360,500

Median Rent

$1,477/mo

Population

28,808

College Educated

29.6%

Homeownership

36.7%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

17.6%

Median Age

32.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Charlotte M Murkland Elementary

What grades does Charlotte M Murkland Elementary serve?

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Charlotte M Murkland Elementary?

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte M Murkland Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte M Murkland Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charlotte M Murkland Elementary rank in MA?

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary ranks #735 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Charlotte M Murkland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Charlotte M Murkland Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Charlotte M Murkland Elementary a charter school?

No, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charlotte M Murkland Elementary a Title I school?

No, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
58 Good Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%

District

Lowell
District Enrollment
14,273
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,440
District Rank
#8 of 26

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