For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,311 students in 01852, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01852, MA are Lowell Community Charter Public School, Pyne Arts and B.f. Butler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01852 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01852, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01852, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pyne Arts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Boylston Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
B.f. Butler Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Gr: 5-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
James Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Draper Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Gr: 5-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Rogers Stem Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 01852, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01852, MA include Lowell Community Charter Public School, Pyne Arts and B.f. Butler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 01852?
5 public middle schools are located in 01852.
What is the racial composition of students in 01852?
01852 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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