Lowell Community Charter Public School vs The Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Lowell · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
816 students
The Career Academy
Lowell · Public high · Grades 9–12
83 students
| Measure | Lowell Community Charter Public School Lowell, Massachusetts | The Career Academy Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,009 | #297 of 300 |
| National rank | #15926 of 50,301 | #15899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 816 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 10% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Community Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 16.2).
- •Lowell Community Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •Lowell Community Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 10%).
- •The Career Academy does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.2).
- •Lowell Community Charter Public School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 83.
- •Lowell Community Charter Public School is a charter school while The Career Academy 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 Lowell Community Charter Public School better than The Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Community Charter Public School ranks higher (63.3 vs 16.2 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 Lowell Community Charter Public School and The Career Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Community Charter Public School: 816. The Career Academy: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Community Charter Public School and The Career Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Lowell Community Charter Public School is 477th of 1,009 and The Career Academy is 297th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).