Very Good
#601 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 19% in state
Lowell Middle School
Middle School · Lowell Area Schools · Lowell, MI
A Lowell Area Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
750 FOREMAN ST, Lowell, MI 49331
- Math 54% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowell Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowell 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated880/100K
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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
$92,443
Median home value
$293,600
Median rent
$1,109/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lowell Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lowell Middle School is listed in Lowell Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowell Middle School
Lowell Middle School is a public middle school in Lowell, MI, part of Lowell Area Schools, serving approximately 775 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowell Middle School
What grades does Lowell Middle School serve?
Lowell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lowell Middle School?
Lowell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowell Middle School rank in MI?
Lowell Middle School ranks #601 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lowell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Lowell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lowell Middle School a charter school?
No, Lowell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lowell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Middle School?
27.6% of students at Lowell Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (616) 987-2800
- Area population (ZIP 49331)
- 17,419
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 49331; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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