The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (09-10)
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
15%
Black
(09-10)10%
8%
White
(09-10)75%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
58%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Lowell M Maxham?
212 students attend Lowell M Maxham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lowell M Maxham students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lowell M Maxham offer ?
Lowell M Maxham offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Lowell M Maxham part of?
Lowell M Maxham is part of Taunton School District.
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