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James Sullivan Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 657 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 17, 2011

This an Awesome School. My children go here and they say they learn and have fun at the same time!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2004

This school is in need of improvement. The MCAS scores are not good for science and math and do not appear to be improving. The school has been placed on the needs improvement category by the state. A new Math program called Orachards has been introduced and has been presented to parents. Of course, if the home does not have a computer the home school partnership does not help much.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
28%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
44%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
24%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students44%
Female47%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asian39%
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners25%

Math

All Students37%
Female31%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners23%

Science

All Students28%
Female17%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asian15%
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners5%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students46%
Female52%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asian63%
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners30%

Math

All Students41%
Female44%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners28%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students48%
Female54%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners11%

Math

All Students36%
Female34%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asian48%
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners7%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students57%
Female67%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners17%

Math

All Students36%
Female35%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asian54%
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners17%

Science

All Students12%
Female8%
Male17%
African Americann/a
Asian45%
Hispanic2%
Multiracialn/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 70%
Hispanic 30% 14%
Asian 9% 5%
Black 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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150 Draper St
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 937-8993

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