Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pyne Arts 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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Pyne Arts is located in the eastern part of Lowell, MA, covering approximately 6.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pyne Arts's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
ARTS Behavior Code A-Always a Pyne Arts Student R-Respect Yourself and One Another T-Take Personal Responsibility S-Safe and Smart Choices
School Rankings
Pyne Arts 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 Pyne Arts is 0.70, which is more 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
#960 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pyne Arts's ranking?
Pyne Arts is ranked #960 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pyne Arts often compared to?
Pyne Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Pyne Arts?
462 students attend Pyne Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Pyne Arts students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pyne Arts?
Pyne Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pyne Arts offer ?
Pyne Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pyne Arts part of?
Pyne Arts is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Pyne Arts located?
Pyne Arts is located in the South Lowell neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Lowell.
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