Lowell Elementary School
- Lowell Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lowell Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Lowell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lowell Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 533 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lowell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1423 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 38% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lowell Elementary School is Evit - Mesa Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holmes Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Evit - Mesa Junior High School Vocational School
Grades: 9
0.1 miles
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-1300 0.1 9 n/a - Mesa Holmes Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 644 students
0.7 miles
948 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-5600 0.7 PK-6 644 - Mesa New Horizon School For The Performing Arts Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 157 students
0.7 miles
446 E Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)655-7444 0.7 K-6 157 - Mesa Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 180 students
0.9 miles
1619 E. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480)586-1190 0.9 K-8 180 - Mesa Lindbergh Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 440 students
0.9 miles
930 S. Lazona Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-6300 0.9 PK-6 440
School Reviews
| 5 Lowell is a great school to attend. The teachers are ALL highly qualified and truly care about their students. All negativity is gone from this school and only positive learning will continue!! - Posted by Teacher - pjosb |
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