Below Average
#1369 of 1,793 schools in MA
Washington
Elementary School · Lowell · Lowell, MA
A Lowell elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
795 Wilder Street, Lowell, MA 01851
- Math 42% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington score 38% proficient, which is above 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 13 points since 2022, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Washington 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$87,962
Median home value
$432,100
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01851; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gertrude BaileyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Abraham LincolnEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Charles W MoreyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Community Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 122 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #18 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
Washington is listed in Lowell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington
Washington is a public elementary school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell, serving approximately 242 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,369 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington
What grades does Washington serve?
Washington serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Washington?
Washington has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington rank in MA?
Washington ranks #1,369 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Washington's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Washington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington a charter school?
No, Washington is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington a Title I school?
No, Washington is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (978) 937-7635
- Area population (ZIP 01851)
- 32,308
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 01851; 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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