Dr An Wang School vs Joseph McAvinnue
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr An Wang School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
663 students
Joseph McAvinnue
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
447 students
| Measure | Dr An Wang School Lowell, Massachusetts | Joseph McAvinnue Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 300 | #869 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7993 of 15,369 | #35208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 663 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr An Wang School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 35.1).
- •Dr An Wang School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Dr An Wang School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Joseph McAvinnue does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Dr An Wang School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 447.
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 Dr An Wang School better than Joseph McAvinnue?
On the Success Index (US), Dr An Wang School ranks higher (48.4 vs 35.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dr An Wang School and Joseph McAvinnue?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr An Wang School: 663. Joseph McAvinnue: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr An Wang School and Joseph McAvinnue rank in Massachusetts?
Dr An Wang School is 212th of 300 and Joseph McAvinnue is 869th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).