Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Russell Lowell ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Russell Lowell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Russell Lowell's student population of 422 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
James Russell Lowell ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Russell Lowell is 0.64, which is less 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
#408 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Russell Lowell's ranking?
James Russell Lowell is ranked #408 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are James Russell Lowell often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend James Russell Lowell?
422 students attend James Russell Lowell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of James Russell Lowell students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Russell Lowell?
James Russell Lowell has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James Russell Lowell offer ?
James Russell Lowell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Russell Lowell part of?
James Russell Lowell is part of Watertown School District.
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