Collegiate Charter School of Lowell vs McCarthy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell
Lowell · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,212 students
McCarthy Middle School
Chelmsford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
808 students
| Measure | Collegiate Charter School of Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts | McCarthy Middle School Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #55 of 300 |
| National rank | – | #923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,212 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 66% |
| city | Lowell | Chelmsford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCarthy Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •McCarthy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Collegiate Charter School of Lowell does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •Collegiate Charter School of Lowell is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 808.
- •Collegiate Charter School of Lowell is a charter school while McCarthy Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Collegiate Charter School of Lowell better than McCarthy Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Collegiate Charter School of Lowell and McCarthy Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Chelmsford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell: 1,212. McCarthy Middle School: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collegiate Charter School of Lowell and McCarthy Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell is unranked and McCarthy Middle School is 55th of 300 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).