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B.F.Butler Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 516 students

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Posted October 7, 2009

This school is great ! The teachers are somewhat strict but not to the limit where it can torture the kids. My daughter goes to this school and she has been improving everyday! This school has great discipline rules and guidelines but it is still a fun school. I love hearing what my daughter has to tell me about her day at school because everyday she learns something new.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

Best school ever . They reward your child with honoroll fieldtrips and not lame breakfasts which can be at home. It encourages your child to try hard next time. Better then the other schools
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

I have been going to this school from 5th to 7th so far and the teachers are great! I always stop to say hi to them on the way cause they're so nice ;D & when u get high honors, honor roll, or perfect attendence you gett to go on a field trip which is pretty fun! :] Theres school dances and those are fun too! So all in all, Butler is a pretty great school! Go there!! :D
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 24, 2009

This School helped my daughter so much and Mrs.Carr my daughters teacher helped her the most and raised her grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2009

It an okay school.I love the basketball team.Also the education.


Posted May 7, 2007

I went to this school from 5ht grade to 8th grade and I know that I never want to go back there. I also know that I will never have my children go here. I believe some of the teachers and even the principle play the favortism card with the students and that I do not approve. I believe all the students should be treated equally. For any adults planning on having their children attend the Butler please speak with other adults of students and see what you hear.
—Submitted by Melinda, a former student


Posted August 2, 2006

My daughter had been in this school for the 5th and going to be the 6th grade. She had learn so much and she loves it there. She has made the high honor roll each term and she gets awarded and posted on the board. Its a great schoo.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2006

This school is great for someone who wants their kids to get a great education. It is a very strict school I do agree, but I have had three kids go there and all have done really well in school. If you are looking for school where kids can do whatever they want this is no the school for you,but if you are lloking for a good school that educates their students this is the school for you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2004

This is a terrible school. Kids cant go to the bathroom at all, they cant wear sweat shirts, and they have to tuck their shirt in or they will get detention the school is just way too strict. All the teachers do is yell and say you have detention. It is the worst school ever. The teachers swear way to much so it is not a good place for children. I do not recomend this school to no one.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

About these ratings

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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
22%

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

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

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
35%
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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
31%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
25%
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 Students42%
Female52%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners29%

Math

All Students39%
Female38%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners28%

Science

All Students16%
Female12%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asian6%
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities4%
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

English Language Arts

All Students27%
Female32%
Male20%
African Americann/a
Asian23%
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners11%

Math

All Students26%
Female26%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asian29%
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners18%
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%
Female68%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asian55%
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners33%

Math

All Students37%
Female37%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asian40%
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners20%
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 Students60%
Female70%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asian65%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners29%

Math

All Students35%
Female41%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners30%

Science

All Students11%
Female12%
Male11%
African Americann/a
Asian15%
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities4%
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 46% 70%
Asian 25% 5%
Hispanic 24% 14%
Black 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 72%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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1140 Gorham St
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 937-8973

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