James Sullivan Middle School vs Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Sullivan Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
625 students
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Lowell · Charter high · Grades 9–12
126 students
| Measure | James Sullivan Middle School Lowell, Massachusetts | Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 300 | #291 of 300 |
| National rank | #12691 of 15,369 | #14962 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 625 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24.5% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Sullivan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 21.9).
- •Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 24%).
- •James Sullivan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24.5%).
- •James Sullivan Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.0).
- •James Sullivan Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 126.
- •James Sullivan Middle School is a public school while Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School is a charter 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 James Sullivan Middle School better than Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), James Sullivan Middle School ranks higher (25.9 vs 21.9 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 James Sullivan Middle School and Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Sullivan Middle School: 625. Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Sullivan Middle School and Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
James Sullivan Middle School is 279th of 300 and Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School is 291st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).