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Moody Elementary

Elementary School · Lowell

158 Rogers Street, Lowell, MA 01852

Enrollment

248

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,109 of 1,793

In Lowell

#14 of 28

public schools

In district

#14 of 26

Lowell

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Moody Elementary

5.7/10

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

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About Moody Elementary

Moody Elementary is a public elementary school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell. Moody Elementary serves approximately 248 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Moody Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Moody Elementary show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,440
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Moody Elementary — Students at Moody Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 27.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.2% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 26.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 60 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
42%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
35.3%
ELA
34.7%
2019
Math
30.8%
ELA
37.3%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
24.5%
2021*
Math
3.3%
ELA
23.8%
2022
Math
16.3%
ELA
9.3%
2023
Math
6.5%
ELA
9.5%
2024
Math
33.5%
ELA
11.5%
2025
Math
36%
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: 5.5/10.

How Moody Elementary Compares

See how Moody Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
38th percentile in MA
Academic
6.2/10
Average
Growth
5.5/10
Average
Environment
5.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
29.4%

Location

158 Rogers Street, Lowell, MA 01852

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Moody Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peter W Reilly (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Charlotte M Murkland Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln (rated 6.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lowell, see our Lowell schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Lowell 0.6 mi 4.9
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School Lowell 0.6 mi 6.8
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center Lowell 0.7 mi 5.5
Pyne Arts Lowell 0.8 mi 5.8
Rogers STEM Academy Lowell 0.7 mi 6.2
B.F. Butler Middle School Lowell 0.9 mi 6.8
John J Shaughnessy Lowell 0.9 mi 3.6
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell 0.9 mi 3.8
Lowell Community Charter Public School Lowell 0.8 mi 5.1
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Lowell 1.1 mi 5.7
James Sullivan Middle School Lowell 0.9 mi 6.2
Peter W Reilly Lowell 0.9 mi 8.2
Lowell High Lowell 1.1 mi 4.5
HELLENIC AMERICAN ACADEMY Lowell 1.1 mi 6.5
Henry J Robinson Middle Lowell 1.6 mi 5.7
SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL AND EDUCATION CENTER Lowell 1.3 mi 6.2
Abraham Lincoln Lowell 1.2 mi 6.6
Greenhalge Lowell 1.6 mi 5.2
S Christa McAuliffe Elementary Lowell 1.7 mi 4.6
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary Lowell 1.4 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01852 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,058

Median Home Value

$397,200

Median Rent

$1,567/mo

Population

36,700

College Educated

32.9%

Homeownership

46.2%

Avg Commute

27.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Median Age

37.5

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Cornelius M Callahan Norwood, MA 5.7
Early Childhood Center Melrose, MA 5.7
Federal Street School Greenfield, MA 5.7
Frederick J Dutile North Billerica, MA 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Moody Elementary

What grades does Moody Elementary serve?

Moody Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Moody Elementary?

Moody Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Moody Elementary 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 Moody Elementary rank in MA?

Moody Elementary ranks #1,109 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Moody Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Moody Elementary 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 Moody Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moody Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Moody Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Moody Elementary a Title I school?

No, Moody Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Transit Score
50 Good Transit
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%

District

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

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