Serving 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lowell Community Charter Public 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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowell Community Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lowell Community Charter Public School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
816 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Lowell Community Charter Public 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 Lowell Community Charter Public School is 0.69, 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
#960 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Community Charter Public School's ranking?
Lowell Community Charter Public School is ranked #960 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lowell Community Charter Public School often compared to?
Lowell Community Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lowell Community Charter Public School?
816 students attend Lowell Community Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lowell Community Charter Public School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowell Community Charter Public School?
Lowell Community Charter Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lowell Community Charter Public School offer ?
Lowell Community Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowell Community Charter Public School part of?
Lowell Community Charter Public School is part of Lowell Community Charter Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lowell Community Charter Public School located?
Lowell Community Charter Public School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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