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Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell vs. Dr Gertrude Bailey

Should you attend Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell or Dr Gertrude Bailey? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Dr Gertrude Bailey
175 Campbell Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Dr Gertrude Bailey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,211 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dr Gertrude Bailey ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-4
Total Students
1,211 students
443 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr Gertrude Bailey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr Gertrude Bailey.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr Gertrude Bailey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr Gertrude Bailey with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lowell School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1263 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#849 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr Gertrude Bailey, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Gertrude Bailey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Gertrude Bailey who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr Gertrude Bailey by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
100
83
Grade 1 Students
116
81
Grade 2 Students
122
86
Grade 3 Students
88
76
Grade 4 Students
97
84
Grade 5 Students
112
-
Grade 6 Students
116
-
Grade 7 Students
110
-
Grade 8 Students
108
-
Grade 9 Students
91
-
Grade 10 Students
72
-
Grade 11 Students
52
-
Grade 12 Students
27
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
24%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr Gertrude Bailey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr Gertrude Bailey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr Gertrude Bailey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr Gertrude Bailey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr Gertrude Bailey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lowell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr Gertrude Bailey, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr Gertrude Bailey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr Gertrude Bailey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lowell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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