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#81 of 280 schools in VT

Top 29% in state

Lowell Graded School

Elementary School · Lowell School District · Lowell, VT

An elementary school in Lowell, VT where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

52 Gelo Park Road, Lowell, VT 05847

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
District spending per student$23,302
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Lowell Graded School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lowell Graded 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low156/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,858

Median home value

$179,200

Median rent

$936/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

93.2%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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 School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Lowell Graded School is listed in Lowell School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lowell Graded School

Lowell Graded School is a public elementary school in Lowell, VT, part of Lowell School District, serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lowell Graded School

What grades does Lowell Graded School serve?

Lowell Graded School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Lowell Graded School?

Lowell Graded School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Graded School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Graded School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lowell Graded School rank in VT?

Lowell Graded School ranks #81 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Lowell Graded School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lowell Graded 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 Graded School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Graded School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lowell Graded School a charter school?

No, Lowell Graded School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lowell Graded School a Title I school?

No, Lowell Graded School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Graded School?

73.4% of students at Lowell Graded 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Orleans County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
Area population (ZIP 05847)
1,154
Area median age
35.2
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 05847; 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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