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 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 14,130 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Lowell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,769 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
27%
7%
# Hispanic Students
5,590 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
24%
# Black Students
1,072 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
3,083 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
22%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
585 Students
40,167 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:
593
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
1,034
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,112
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,155
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,105
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,254
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,071
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,137
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,134
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,238
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,017
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
819
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
762
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
674
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
25
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,284 is less than the state median of $24,672. 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 14,130 students.
What is the rank of Lowell School District?
Lowell School District is ranked #340 out of 395 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?
39% of Lowell School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 22% 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 $23,284 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 27 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
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
