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#595 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 33% in state

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School

Middle School · Lowell · Lowell, MA

A Lowell middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

560 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA 01854

  • Math 39% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.6% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$22,440
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
24%
2023
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
23%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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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The neighborhood

Where Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle 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 Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$70,397

Median home value

$360,500

Median rent

$1,477/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

36.7%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–81.2 mi16Compare →
Dr an Wang SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.25–81.3 mi658Compare →
James S Daley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.05–81.4 mi680Compare →

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
#4 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

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is listed in Lowell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is a public middle school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell, serving approximately 625 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 1,793 schools in MA.

State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School

What grades does Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School serve?

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School rank in MA?

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School ranks #595 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School a charter school?

No, Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School a Title I school?

No, Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
625
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
Area population (ZIP 01854)
28,808
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
32.8
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 01854; 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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