Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School vs The Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Lowell · Charter high · Grades 9–12
126 students
The Career Academy
Lowell · Public high · Grades 9–12
83 students
| Measure | Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell, Massachusetts | The Career Academy Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 300 | #297 of 300 |
| National rank | #14962 of 16,910 | #15899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 126 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 10% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 16.2).
- •Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •The Career Academy does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 18.0).
- •Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 83.
- •Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter 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 Middlesex Academy Charter School better than The Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School ranks higher (21.9 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 Middlesex Academy Charter School and The Career Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School: 126. The Career Academy: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School and The Career Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School is 291st of 300 and The Career Academy is 297th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).