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James S Daley Middle School

150 Fleming Street, Lowell, MA 01851Lowell →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
674
Students
Total enrolled
$27,720
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 93% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 674 students in grades 05–08 in Lowell, Massachusetts.
93% above average funding
District spends $27,720 per pupil, 93% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

James S Daley Middle School is a large middle in Lowell, Massachusetts, serving grades 05–08 with 674 students. The district invests $27,720 per student — 93% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at James S Daley Middle School

674
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution364 male · 309 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Student Composition
48%
24%
19%
Asian48%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black4%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 250702001036

Academic Outcomes at James S Daley Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 01851

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,720Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,720
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,197
Student Support$5,267
Administration$3,326
Operations$4,158
Other$2,772
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,720 spent per student, an estimated $12,280 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
80%
State government
80.4%
Local (property tax)
5.6%
Federal programs
14.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $27,720/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rogers STEM AcademyPyne ArtsBartlett Community PartnershipAbraham Lincoln
+11 more
↓
Middle
Dr An Wang SchoolKathryn P. Stoklosa Middle SchoolHenry J Robinson MiddleJames Sullivan Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Lowell HighThe Career AcademyLeblanc Therapeutic Day School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyMiddlesex County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLowell →
Phone: (978)937-8981
NCES ID: 250702001036
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lowell seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lowell
High
Lowell High
3,167 students · 09–12
● 49 opp
Elem
Rogers STEM Academy
835 students · KG–08
● 49 opp
Mid
Dr An Wang School
659 students · 05–08
● 51 opp
Mid
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
633 students · 05–08
● 51 opp
Mid
Henry J Robinson Middle
603 students · 05–08
● 43 opp
Mid
James Sullivan Middle School
592 students · 05–08
● 49 opp
Mid
B.F. Butler Middle School
514 students · 05–08
● 49 opp
Elem
Pyne Arts
503 students · PK–08
● 49 opp
District School Rankings
Location
150 Fleming Street, Lowell, MA 01851
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.