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#1110 of 1,793 schools in MA
Henry J Robinson Middle
Middle School · Lowell · Lowell, MA
A Lowell middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 June Street, Lowell, MA 01850
- Math 18% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry J Robinson Middle score 19% proficient, which is below 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 6 points since 2022, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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 Henry J Robinson Middle 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 Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$67,581
Median home value
$367,200
Median rent
$1,666/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01850; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| James Sullivan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Justus C. Richardson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| B.f. Butler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 505 | 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
- #15 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
Henry J Robinson Middle is listed in Lowell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry J Robinson Middle
Henry J Robinson Middle is a public middle school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell, serving approximately 592 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry J Robinson Middle
What grades does Henry J Robinson Middle serve?
Henry J Robinson Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Henry J Robinson Middle?
Henry J Robinson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry J Robinson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry J Robinson Middle is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry J Robinson Middle rank in MA?
Henry J Robinson Middle ranks #1,110 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Henry J Robinson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry J Robinson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Henry J Robinson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry J Robinson Middle has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry J Robinson Middle a charter school?
No, Henry J Robinson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry J Robinson Middle a Title I school?
No, Henry J Robinson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (978) 937-8974
- Area population (ZIP 01850)
- 16,983
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 01850; 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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