Lowell
Tel:
(253)571-7200
- Lowell serves 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Lowell's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 442 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lowell's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lowell is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #102 out of 2,014 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 23% |
| Black | 5% | 4% |
| White | 73% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tacoma School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
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