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#1530 of 1,793 schools in MA

Dr. Janice Adie Day School

School · Lowell

60 Carlisle Street, Chelmsford, MA 01851

Enrollment

58

Student-Teacher

5.3:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,530 of 1,793

In Chelmsford

#5 of 7

public schools

In district

#23 of 26

Lowell

Academic growth

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Dr. Janice Adie Day School

4.4/10

School in Chelmsford · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Dr. Janice Adie Day School

Dr. Janice Adie Day School is a public school in Chelmsford, MA, part of Lowell. Dr.

Janice Adie Day School serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Dr. Janice Adie Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,530 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Dr. Janice Adie Day School show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 4% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts below district
  • This school 4.4 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 58 students, Dr. Janice Adie Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Dr. Janice Adie Day School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Dr. Janice Adie Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendStable
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency0% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-42.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-42.9 pts
Overall Proficiency0% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-25.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,440
Chronic Absenteeism36.2%

Dr. Janice Adie Day School — Students at Dr. Janice Adie Day School score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 3.7% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
School
State
40.5% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 3.5% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 39 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

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

2017
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
1.7%
ELA
1.7%
2022
Math
1.7%
ELA
1.7%
2023
2024
2025

* 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: 9.1/10.

How Dr. Janice Adie Day School Compares

See how Dr. Janice Adie Day School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.4/10
15th percentile in MA
Academic
1.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.1/10
Excellent
Environment
4.4/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
5:1 student-teacher ratio
11 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
36.2%

Location

60 Carlisle Street, Chelmsford, MA 01851

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Dr. Janice Adie Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. James S Daley Middle School (rated 8.0/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Lowell), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hajjar Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Billerica), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dr Gertrude Bailey (rated 6.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Lowell), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chelmsford, see our Chelmsford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
John J Shaughnessy Lowell 1.1 mi 3.6
B.F. Butler Middle School Lowell 1.2 mi 6.8
NE PEDIATRIC SCHOOL North Billerica 1.2 mi 5.3
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center Lowell 1.5 mi 5.5
Pyne Arts Lowell 1.5 mi 5.8
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School Lowell 1.6 mi
Abraham Lincoln Lowell 1.7 mi 6.6
Washington Lowell 1.6 mi 4.9
Moody Elementary Lowell 2.0 mi 5.7
Rogers STEM Academy Lowell 2.1 mi 6.2
The Career Academy Lowell 2.0 mi 4.3
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School Lowell 2.0 mi 6.8
Hajjar Elementary Billerica 2.0 mi 7.4
Lowell Community Charter Public School Lowell 2.3 mi 5.1
Dr Gertrude Bailey Lowell 1.8 mi 6.9
James S Daley Middle School Lowell 2.0 mi 8.0
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Lowell 2.5 mi 4.9
Charles W Morey Lowell 2.2 mi 4.8
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell 2.6 mi 3.8
HELLENIC AMERICAN ACADEMY Lowell 2.6 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01851 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,962

Median Home Value

$432,100

Median Rent

$1,686/mo

Population

32,308

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

44.7%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Median Age

35.6

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Devens School Everett, MA 4.2
VIEWPOINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Southbridge, MA 4.7
Stone PK-12 School Fall River, MA 4.8
GRACE ACADEMY Springfield, MA 5.1
NE PEDIATRIC SCHOOL North Billerica, MA 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dr. Janice Adie Day School

What grades does Dr. Janice Adie Day School serve?

Dr. Janice Adie Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Dr. Janice Adie Day School?

Dr. Janice Adie Day School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Janice Adie Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Janice Adie Day School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. Janice Adie Day School rank in MA?

Dr. Janice Adie Day School ranks #1,530 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Dr. Janice Adie Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. Janice Adie Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Dr. Janice Adie Day School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Janice Adie Day School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 4% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Dr. Janice Adie Day School a charter school?

No, Dr. Janice Adie Day School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr. Janice Adie Day School a Title I school?

No, Dr. Janice Adie Day School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
23 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.2%

District

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

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