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Lowell

Massachusetts · Public School District
27
Schools
14,130
Students
$27,720
Per-Pupil Spend
+93% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
81.6%
Graduation Rate
-4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lowell is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 14,130 students across 27 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 7 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,720 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (27)
Elementary Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abraham LincolnPK–04492
Bartlett Community PartnershipPK–08494
Charles W MoreyPK–04481
Charlotte M Murkland ElementaryPK–04438
Dr Gertrude BaileyPK–04460
GreenhalgePK–04473
John J ShaughnessyPK–04479
Joseph McAvinnuePK–04428
Moody ElementaryPK–04241
Pawtucketville MemorialPK–04466
Peter W ReillyPK–04485
Pyne ArtsPK–08503
Rogers STEM AcademyKG–08835
S Christa McAuliffe ElementaryPK–04480
WashingtonPK–04244
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School09–1233
Lowell High09–123,167
The Career Academy09–1288
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning CenterPK–PK99
Dr. Janice Adie Day SchoolKG–1255
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,720+93% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
State
80.4%
Local (property tax)
5.6%
Federal
14.0%

State funding accounts for 80% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
14,130
Students
—
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.6%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,720 per pupil — 93% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lowell?
Lowell has 27 public schools, serving a total of 14,130 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lowell?
The graduation rate is 81.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lowell spend per student?
Lowell spends $27,720 per pupil — 93% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lowell?
No, Lowell does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lowell serve?
Lowell serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lowell?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lowell is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.