Serving 663 students in grades 5-8, Dr An Wang School 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 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DR AN WANG SCHOOL serves the western part of Lowell, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles to the farthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr An Wang School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Dr An Wang School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr An Wang School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1225 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
27%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr An Wang School's ranking?
Dr An Wang School is ranked #1225 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dr An Wang School often compared to?
Dr An Wang Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School, James S Daley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dr An Wang School?
663 students attend Dr An Wang School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dr An Wang School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr An Wang School?
Dr An Wang School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr An Wang School offer ?
Dr An Wang School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr An Wang School part of?
Dr An Wang School is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr An Wang School located?
Dr An Wang School is located in the Pawtucketville neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Pawtucketville.
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