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Dr an Wang School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 663 students

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4 stars

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted May 4, 2010

Its a great school and the kids are great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 4, 2010

The teachers are nice and I have extended greatly in my studies! and im currently in 6th grade and i am having a great time at the wang!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 18, 2008

It is okay ... I have fun there the staff is nice and the students are friendly.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2006

We have been so impressed with both the administration and teachers at the Wang School and feel our kids are getting an excellent education. We find that many of the advantages at the Wang come outside of the classroom. For example, my daughter is in her third year participating in a free after-school design lab at the Engineering School at UMass Lowell. She's in eighth grade and is designing and building complex circuitry (she made her own electronic pinball machine!) and is now thrilled at the idea of becoming an environmental engineer. Both of our children are becoming very prepared for high school and the 'real world'. We feel very fortunate to be sending our children to the Wang School.
—Submitted by Marcia Cassidy, a parent


Posted January 27, 2006

MY daughter started attending this school this year (05-06). I am very impressed with the community feeling and availabilty of staff. There are frequent family oriented activites after hours and several extra-curricula opportunities. The dicipline is enforced through positive methods and homework is adequate for grade level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2004

The Dr. An Wang school, was the best school that I have ever when to..The teachers were nice/students.. Everyone stayed together liek a family. Because the Wand has its Pride and they keep up with that. I loved the staff so much.. They were all so very nice and man they might give you lots of work but hey it pays off in the furture. believe me it does. Well I just wanted to tell u a little about the school. Just think of sending your kids there some day.. They would actually like it.
—Submitted by Tina, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
11%
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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
42%
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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
37%
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

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

157 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

157 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
24%

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 Students40%
Female41%
Male38%
African American54%
Asian42%
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners29%

Math

All Students37%
Female40%
Male36%
African American36%
Asian48%
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners31%

Science

All Students25%
Female16%
Male30%
African American9%
Asian29%
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners11%
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 Students56%
Female64%
Male51%
African American73%
Asian55%
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners43%

Math

All Students38%
Female46%
Male33%
African American60%
Asian41%
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners22%
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 Students68%
Female75%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learners39%

Math

All Students57%
Female52%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learners31%
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 Students73%
Female81%
Male63%
African American73%
Asian77%
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners42%

Math

All Students56%
Female54%
Male57%
African American45%
Asian72%
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners37%

Science

All Students21%
Female11%
Male32%
African American9%
Asian31%
Hispanic2%
Multiracialn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners4%
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 44% 70%
Hispanic 30% 14%
Asian 20% 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 62%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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365 West Meadow Rd
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: (978) 937-7683

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