Serving 822 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Lowell Community Charter Public School's student population of 822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowell Community Charter Public School 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 Lowell Community Charter Public School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#904 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
49%
23%
Black
26%
10%
White
5%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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 #904 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Lowell Community Charter Public School?
822 students attend Lowell Community Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lowell Community Charter Public School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 3% 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 13:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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