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#921 of 1,793 schools in MA

Rogers Stem Academy

Elementary School · Lowell · Lowell, MA

A Lowell elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

43 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852

  • Math 30% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$22,440
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Rogers Stem Academy score 26% 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 Proficiency30%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2022, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 11 years
2015
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2023
Math
20%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

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

Based on 111 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Rogers Stem Academy 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 65Good Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$77,058

Median home value

$397,200

Median rent

$1,567/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lowell Community Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.1PK–80.3 mi817Compare →
Hellenic American AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–50.5 mi74Compare →
Abraham LincolnEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–40.7 mi489Compare →
Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–80.7 mi288Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lowell

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#12 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

Rogers Stem Academy is listed in Lowell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rogers Stem Academy

Rogers Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell, serving approximately 858 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rogers Stem Academy

What grades does Rogers Stem Academy serve?

Rogers Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Rogers Stem Academy?

Rogers Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Stem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Stem Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rogers Stem Academy rank in MA?

Rogers Stem Academy ranks #921 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Rogers Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Rogers Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Rogers Stem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rogers Stem Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Rogers Stem Academy a charter school?

No, Rogers Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rogers Stem Academy a Title I school?

No, Rogers Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
858
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 01852)
36,700
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
37.5
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 01852; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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