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#892 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 45% in state
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
Elementary School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 RICE LAKE RD, Duluth, MN 55811
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$77,877
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Arrowhead AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Superior AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| The Marshall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 367 | 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.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #11 of 22
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is a public elementary school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
What grades does Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion serve?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion rank in MN?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion ranks #892 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Elementary Spanish Immersion?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion a charter school?
No, Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion a Title I school?
No, Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion?
19.1% of students at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (218) 336-8895
- Area population (ZIP 55811)
- 27,907
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 55811; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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