Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

250 Pawtucket Blvd
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,300 students in grades 9-12, Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 96% (Top 30% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical's student population of 2,300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 200 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
200 teachers
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School Rankings

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical 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 Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical 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
This School
State Level (MA)
#911 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
37%
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48%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
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Hispanic
37%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
37%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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96%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical's ranking?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is ranked #911 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical often compared to?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Nashoba Valley Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?
2,300 students attend Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical offer ?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical part of?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is part of Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 96% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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