Best High Schools in Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA has 10 high schools with 9,914 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lowell score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lowell exceed expectations.

1. Wellesley Sr High

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students

2. Chelmsford High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1367 Students

3. Tyngsborough High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tyngsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students

4. Tewksbury Memorial High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tewksbury • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students

5. Dracut Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dracut • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students

6. Waltham Sr High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students

7. Lowell High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3167 Students

8. The Career Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students

9. Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter (district) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students

10. Leblanc Therapeutic Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lowell • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA has 15 middle schools with 8,792 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lowell score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lowell don't meet expectations.

1. Wellesley Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellesley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students

2. Mccarthy Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 844 Students

3. John F. Ryan

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tewksbury • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 510 Students

4. Tyngsborough Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tyngsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students

5. James S Daley Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 674 Students

6. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students

7. Dr An Wang School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 659 Students

8. B.f. Butler Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 514 Students

9. Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 633 Students

10. James Sullivan Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 592 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA has 27 elementary schools with 10,410 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lowell score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lowell meet expectations.

1. Hunnewell

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students

2. Center Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 485 Students

3. Charles D Harrington

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chelmsford • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 471 Students

4. North Street

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tewksbury • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 283 Students

5. Tyngsborough Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tyngsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students

6. Lowell Community Charter Public School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Community Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 813 Students

7. Dr Gertrude Bailey

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 460 Students

8. Pyne Arts

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 503 Students

9. Pawtucketville Memorial

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowell • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 466 Students

10. Joseph A Campbell Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dracut • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lowell, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lowell, MA has a total population of 115,579 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lowell, MA

30,319

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lowell, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

13.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lowell, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lowell, MA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,970 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lowell, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Tyngsboro, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations