Serving 125 students in grades 6-8, Lowell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lowell School's student population of 125 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell School's ranking?
Lowell School is ranked #1593 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lowell School?
125 students attend Lowell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lowell School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell School?
Lowell School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lowell School offer ?
Lowell School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lowell School part of?
Lowell School is part of Bisbee Unified District (4169) School District.
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