Serving 633 students in grades 5-8, Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School's student population of 633 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
46%
7%
Hispanic
36%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
12%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is ranked #1313 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School often compared to?
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr An Wang School, James S Daley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?
633 students attend Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School offer ?
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School part of?
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School located?
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is located in the The Acre neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in The Acre.
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