Joseph Mcavinnue

131 Mammoth Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Joseph Mcavinnue serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Joseph Mcavinnue placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph Mcavinnue ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Joseph Mcavinnue's student population of 428 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Joseph Mcavinnue is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph Mcavinnue is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1383 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
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Hispanic
46%
22%
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Black
8%
10%
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White
26%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph Mcavinnue's ranking?
Joseph Mcavinnue is ranked #1383 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Mcavinnue?
428 students attend Joseph Mcavinnue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Joseph Mcavinnue students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Mcavinnue?
Joseph Mcavinnue has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph Mcavinnue offer ?
Joseph Mcavinnue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Mcavinnue part of?
Joseph Mcavinnue is part of Lowell School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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