Lowell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 14,273 students in Lowell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Lowell School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Lowell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
# American Indian Students
25 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,755 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
26%
7%
# Hispanic Students
5,792 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
25%
# Black Students
1,074 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
3,017 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
21%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
591 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
629
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
1,027
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,072
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,151
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,158
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,125
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,179
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,092
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,144
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,155
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,032
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
894
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
785
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
808
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
22
1,798
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,308 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,051 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lowell School District?
Lowell School District manages 27 public schools serving 14,273 students.
What is the rank of Lowell School District?
Lowell School District is ranked #340 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell School District?
41% of Lowell School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowell School District?
Lowell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lowell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,051 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 27 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
