Dr Gertrude Bailey

175 Campbell Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dr Gertrude Bailey 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr Gertrude Bailey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Dr Gertrude Bailey's student population of 456 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr Gertrude Bailey ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Gertrude Bailey is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#914 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
37%
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45-49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
43%
7%
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Hispanic
24%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
24%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Gertrude Bailey's ranking?
Dr Gertrude Bailey is ranked #914 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dr Gertrude Bailey often compared to?
Dr Gertrude Baileyis often viewed alongside schools like Pawtucketville Memorial, Pyne Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Dr Gertrude Bailey?
456 students attend Dr Gertrude Bailey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dr Gertrude Bailey students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Gertrude Bailey?
Dr Gertrude Bailey has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr Gertrude Bailey offer ?
Dr Gertrude Bailey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Gertrude Bailey part of?
Dr Gertrude Bailey is part of Lowell School District.

School Reviews

5   6/24/2014
this school was a great honor for my kid she loved it there.when she left for fifth grade she was crying the whole day. the staff was really nice.
- Posted by Parent - andan

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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