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Rogers Stem Academy

Elementary School · Lowell

43 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852

Enrollment

858

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#921 of 1,793

In Lowell

#12 of 28

public schools

In district

#12 of 26

Lowell

Academic growth

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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Rogers Stem Academy

6.2/10

Elementary School in Lowell · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Lowell Community Charter Public School

5.1/10

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3.8/10

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About Rogers Stem Academy

Rogers Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell. Rogers Stem Academy serves approximately 858 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Rogers Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Rogers Stem Academy show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

32% of students at Rogers Stem Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,440
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Rogers Stem Academy — Students at Rogers Stem Academy score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.2% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
41.9% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 23.0% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
45.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 111 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2015
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
26.2%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
30.2%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
10.6%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
17.3%
2023
Math
19.8%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
25.8%
ELA
20.3%
2025
Math
30.3%
ELA
21%

* 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: 7.6/10.

How Rogers Stem Academy Compares

See how Rogers Stem Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
49th percentile in MA
Academic
5.4/10
Average
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
3.8/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
64 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
32.4%

Location

43 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rogers Stem Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bartlett Community Partnership (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Charlotte M Murkland Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lowell, see our Lowell schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Lowell Community Charter Public School Lowell 0.3 mi 5.1
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell 0.5 mi 3.8
HELLENIC AMERICAN ACADEMY Lowell 0.5 mi 6.5
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center Lowell 0.6 mi 5.5
Lowell High Lowell 0.7 mi 4.5
SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL AND EDUCATION CENTER Lowell 0.7 mi 6.2
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Lowell 0.7 mi 4.9
Abraham Lincoln Lowell 0.7 mi 6.6
The Career Academy Lowell 0.7 mi 4.3
Moody Elementary Lowell 0.7 mi 5.7
B.F. Butler Middle School Lowell 0.9 mi 6.8
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary Lowell 0.8 mi 6.7
John J Shaughnessy Lowell 0.9 mi 3.6
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School Lowell 0.8 mi 7.1
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Lowell 1.1 mi 5.7
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School Lowell 1.0 mi
Bartlett Community Partnership Lowell 1.1 mi 7.4
Greenhalge Lowell 1.4 mi 5.2
Charles W Morey Lowell 1.1 mi 4.8
Washington Lowell 1.3 mi 4.9

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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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
65 Good Transit
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

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

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