Lowell Middle School
Tel:
(616)987-2800
- Lowell Middle School serves 883 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Lowell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lowell Middle School's student population of 883 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 883 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lowell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lowell Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #721 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowell Area s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lowell Middle School is Unity Alternative School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Saranac Jr/sr High School (7.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bushnell Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lowell Bushnell Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 270 students
0.2 miles
700 Elizabeth St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2650 0.2 K-1 270 - Lowell Unity Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 23 students
0.6 miles
300 High St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2524 0.6 9-12 23 - Lowell Cherry Creek Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 488 students
0.9 miles
12675 Foreman St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2700 0.9 2-5 488 - Lowell Lowell Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1215 students
2.0 miles
11700 Vergennes St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2900 2.0 9-12 1215 - Lowell Murray Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 473 students
5.6 miles
3275 Alden Nash Ave Ne
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2750 5.6 K-5 473
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