Serving 114 students in grades 5-8, Lowell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowell School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bisbee, AZ, covering approximately 340.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowell School's student population of 114 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Bisbee USD will be a collaborative environment that provides all students with a foundation that equips them socially and academically to be productive citizens.
School Rankings
Lowell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell School is 0.48, which is less 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
#1297 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell School's ranking?
Lowell School is ranked #1297 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lowell School?
114 students attend Lowell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lowell School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowell School?
Lowell School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lowell School offer ?
Lowell School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowell School part of?
Lowell School is part of Bisbee Unified District (4169).
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