Lowell Area Schools School District

300 High St
Lowell, MI 49331-1478
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Lowell Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,502 students in Lowell Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lowell Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,502 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Lowell Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#62 out of 855 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lowell Area Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lowell Area Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lowell Area Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lowell Area Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
37 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
3,179 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
305
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
259
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
247
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
249
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
270
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
266
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
279
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
282
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
281
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,810 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lowell Area Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$66 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Lowell Area Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,366
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lowell Area Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,810
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lowell Area Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lowell Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alto Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6150 Bancroft Ave Se
Alto, MI 49302
(616) 987-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Murray Lake Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3275 Alden Nash Ave Ne
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Lowell Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Foreman St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12675 Foreman St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2700
Grades: 2-5
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Lowell Senior High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11700 Vergennes St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #66.
Unity Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 High St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Elizabeth St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2650
Grades: PK-1
| 274 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lowell Area Schools School District?
Lowell Area Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,502 students.
What is the rank of Lowell Area Schools School District?
Lowell Area Schools School District is ranked #62 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell Area Schools School District?
91% of Lowell Area Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowell Area Schools School District?
Lowell Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lowell Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,810 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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