Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Moody Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moody Elementary serves the eastern part of Lowell, MA, covering an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, typically about 1.7 miles from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moody Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Moody Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moody Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1588 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
58%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
23%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moody Elementary School's ranking?
Moody Elementary School is ranked #1588 out of 1,626 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Moody Elementary School?
248 students attend Moody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Moody Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moody Elementary School?
Moody Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Moody Elementary School offer ?
Moody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moody Elementary School part of?
Moody Elementary School is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Moody Elementary School located?
Moody Elementary School is located in the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Belvidere.
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