Lowell Middle School

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Lowell Middle School ranks 119 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lowell Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lowell, Indiana, with a student population of 742. The school is part of the Tri-Creek School Corporation, which is ranked 27th out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lowell Middle School consistently performs well on ILEARN assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (48.89%) and Math (39.89%) that often exceed the state averages and are on par with or slightly below the Tri-Creek School Corporation averages. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 11.3% in 2020-2021 to 20.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and may be an area of concern. Compared to some nearby schools, such as Boone Grove Middle School and Kahler Middle School, Lowell Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively more affluent student population.

The steady increase in per-student spending at Lowell Middle School, from $7,996 in 2018-2019 to $9,899 in 2021-2022, suggests that the school and Tri-Creek School Corporation are investing resources to support student learning and well-being. While the school's academic performance is strong, the rising chronic absenteeism rates and potential socioeconomic disparities within the school community are areas that warrant further attention and targeted interventions to ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

19250 Cline Ave
Lowell, IN 46356

(219) 696-7701

District: Tri-Creek School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,899

Students who attend Lowell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lowell Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lowell Middle School:

Elementary:	Lake Prairie Elementary School
	Oak Hill Elementary School
	Three Creeks Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 742

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lowell Middle School ranks better than 75.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowell Middle School is 21.2. (See more...)

Compare Lowell Middle School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell Middle School is $9,899.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lowell Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Middle School 119^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Lowell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Tri-Creek School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-Creek School Corporation 25^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lowell Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	77.70	32^nd	222	85.6%
2005	78.79	44^th	370	88.1%
2006	82.11	38^th	375	89.9%
2007	80.29	44^th	382	88.5%
2008	79.49	55^th	392	86.0%
2009	77.26	70^th	423	83.5%
2010	76.31	81^st	428	81.1%
2011	73.58	99^th	451	78.0%
2012	65.14	157^th	447	64.9%
2013	64.27	163^rd	444	63.3%
2014	68.14	142^nd	470	69.8%
2015	73.82	105^th	485	78.4%
2016	68.71	129^th	494	73.9%
2017	68.20	138^th	472	70.8%
2018	72.66	122^nd	473	74.2%
2019	77.95	80^th	470	83.0%
2021	79.02	86^th	483	82.2%
2022	76.49	97^th	490	80.2%
2023	81.48	72^nd	489	85.3%
2024	73.35	119^th	485	75.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lowell Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	843	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	851
1989	892	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	901
1990	909	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
1991	703	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
1992	751	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	769
1993	748	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	765
1994	787	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	802
1995	726	0	4	23	12	n/a	n/a	0	765
1996	726	0	4	23	12	n/a	n/a	0	765
1997	698	0	3	25	15	n/a	n/a	0	741
1998	724	0	2	22	15	n/a	n/a	0	763
1999	728	0	2	14	10	n/a	n/a	0	754
2000	748	1	0	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	772
2001	735	2	3	12	9	n/a	n/a	0	761
2002	831	0	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	846
2003	831	0	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	846
2004	839	1	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	855
2005	832	0	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	845
2006	826	4	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	848
2007	817	3	0	22	1	n/a	n/a	15	858
2008	856	1	1	30	2	n/a	n/a	14	904
2009	861	1	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	18	920
2010	813	1	2	40	0	n/a	n/a	14	870
2011	776	2	0	75	3	0	13	0	869
2012	742	7	1	85	4	0	15	0	854
2013	769	12	1	88	3	0	21	0	894
2014	748	11	1	76	3	0	18	0	857
2015	722	9	2	74	2	0	14	0	823
2016	665	7	5	67	3	0	15	0	762
2017	659	3	3	78	2	0	15	0	760
2018	646	9	4	74	1	0	16	0	750
2019	681	8	1	92	0	0	13	0	795
2020	651	7	1	93	2	0	14	0	768
2021	592	7	2	91	3	0	16	0	711
2022	584	8	4	88	2	0	17	0	703
2023	630	7	6	78	3	0	18	0	742

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	851	45.5	18.7	9.5
1989	901	46.5	19.3	8.3
1990	920	46.6	19.7	5
1991	716	36.1	19.8	5
1992	769	34.0	22.6	6.5
1993	765	34.0	22.5	8.5
1994	802	36.0	22.3	7.7
1995	765	33.7	22.7	9.7
1996	765	33.7	22.7	9.7
1997	741	35.1	21.1	10.1
1998	763	34.7	22.0	8.1
1999	754	36.1	20.9	10.2
2000	772	37.0	20.9	15.2
2001	761	35.8	21.3	14.5
2002	846	33.6	25.2	16.2
2003	846	33.6	25.2	16.2
2004	855	33.6	25.4	17.9
2005	845	33.6	25.1	20.4
2006	848	34.3	24.7	18.5
2007	858	n/a	n/a	16.5
2008	904	34.3	26.4	17.2
2009	920	36.3	25.3	18.7
2010	870	38.3	22.7	21.8
2011	869	37.5	23.1	23
2012	854	46.0	18.5	25.3
2013	894	42.0	21.2	26.7
2014	857	41.0	20.9	27.3
2015	823	34.0	24.2	27.5
2016	762	31.0	24.5	26
2017	760	33.0	23.0	27.2
2018	750	31.5	23.7	29.9
2019	795	34.0	23.3	28.8
2020	768	35.0	21.9	29.3
2021	711	37.0	19.2	28.8
2022	703	39.0	18.0	26
2023	742	35.0	21.2	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lowell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	851	45.5	18.7	9.5
1989	901	46.5	19.3	8.3
1990	920	46.6	19.7	5
1991	716	36.1	19.8	5
1992	769	34.0	22.6	6.5
1993	765	34.0	22.5	8.5
1994	802	36.0	22.3	7.7
1995	765	33.7	22.7	9.7
1996	765	33.7	22.7	9.7
1997	741	35.1	21.1	10.1
1998	763	34.7	22.0	8.1
1999	754	36.1	20.9	10.2
2000	772	37.0	20.9	15.2
2001	761	35.8	21.3	14.5
2002	846	33.6	25.2	16.2
2003	846	33.6	25.2	16.2
2004	855	33.6	25.4	17.9
2005	845	33.6	25.1	20.4
2006	848	34.3	24.7	18.5
2007	858	n/a	n/a	16.5
2008	904	34.3	26.4	17.2
2009	920	36.3	25.3	18.7
2010	870	38.3	22.7	21.8
2011	869	37.5	23.1	23
2012	854	46.0	18.5	25.3
2013	894	42.0	21.2	26.7
2014	857	41.0	20.9	27.3
2015	823	34.0	24.2	27.5
2016	762	31.0	24.5	26
2017	760	33.0	23.0	27.2
2018	750	31.5	23.7	29.9
2019	795	34.0	23.3	28.8
2020	768	35.0	21.9	29.3
2021	711	37.0	19.2	28.8
2022	703	39.0	18.0	26
2023	742	35.0	21.2	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$96 (1.2%)	$7,899 (98.8%)	$7,996
2020	$77 (0.9%)	$8,258 (99.1%)	$8,335
2021	$118 (1.2%)	$9,427 (98.8%)	$9,546
2022	$172 (1.7%)	$9,727 (98.3%)	$9,899

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowell Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 72^nd of 489 Middle schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Middle School)	63.1	54.6	8.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Creek School Corporation)	63.1	54.6	8.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Lowell Middle School)	56	50	6%
6th Grade Math (Tri-Creek School Corporation)	56	50	6%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Lowell Middle School)	66.7	49.6	17.1%
6th Grade Science (Tri-Creek School Corporation)	66.7	49.6	17.1%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Middle School)	59.8	54.2	5.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Creek School Corporation)	59.8	54.2	5.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Lowell Middle School)	47.3	44.9	2.4%
7th Grade Math (Tri-Creek School Corporation)	47.3	44.9	2.4%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Middle School)	61.4	57.3	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Creek School Corporation)	61.4	57.3	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Lowell Middle School)	43.1	33.3	9.8%
8th Grade Math (Tri-Creek School Corporation)	43.1	33.3	9.8%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	795	742	6.7%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	92	78	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	681	630	7.5%
Two or More Races	13	18	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.8%	32.9%	4.1%

Schools Near Lowell Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lowell Middle School	Public	6-8	19250 Cline Ave	Lowell	46356	Lake County	Tri-Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 696-7701	742	35	21.2	32.9%	630 (84.9%)	7 (0.9%)	78 (10.5%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.4%)	73.4	119^th of 485 public middle schools	75.5%		81.5	72^nd of 489 public middle schools	85.3%	47		50.6	52.4	43.4	48.9		43.1	44.8	31.3	39.9			$9,899	$172	$9,727
Hanover Central Middle School	Public	6-8	10631 W 141st St	Cedar Lake	46303	Lake County	Hanover Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 374-3500	650	39	16.8	24.9%	454 (69.8%)	35 (5.4%)	128 (19.7%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	72.8	123^rd of 485 public middle schools	74.6%		68.9	142^nd of 489 public middle schools	71.0%	19		54.1	47.4	34.7	45.2		55.9	49.1	31.4	45.2			$9,262	$238	$9,024
Robert Taft Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 S Main	Crown Point	46307	Lake County	Crown Point Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 663-1507	1,091	57	19.1	22.9%	836 (76.6%)	34 (3.1%)	143 (13.1%)	33 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.9%)	86.8	49^th of 485 public middle schools	89.9%		87.2	48^th of 489 public middle schools	90.2%	1		53.6	52.4	56.3	54.2		53.9	56.7	46.9	52.2		100.0	$9,997	$369	$9,628
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School	Public	6-8	401 W Joliet St	Crown Point	46307	Lake County	Crown Point Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 663-2173	1,046	52	20.1	24.0%	742 (70.9%)	44 (4.2%)	200 (19.1%)	23 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.2%)	75.3	108^th of 485 public middle schools	77.7%		73.9	109^th of 489 public middle schools	77.7%	1		40.1	43.9	49.9	44.6		52.8	42.8	46.0	47.2		82.4	$10,077	$405	$9,673
Hal E Clark Middle School	Public	5-8	8915 W 93rd Ave	Saint John	46373	Lake County	Lake Central School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 365-8507	1,069	57	18.8	23.1%	741 (69.3%)	70 (6.5%)	209 (19.6%)	16 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.9%)	79.9	81^st of 485 public middle schools	83.3%		69.6	136^th of 489 public middle schools	72.2%	55	47.2	58.4	52.6	67.0	56.6	50.6	44.8	30.8	41.3	41.9	47.6		$9,687	$347	$9,340
Hebron Middle School	Public	6-8	307 S Main St	Hebron	46341	Porter County	MSD Boone Township	No	No	No	No	(219) 996-4771	220	17	13.0	45.9%	186 (84.5%)	4 (1.8%)	28 (12.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	74.3	113^th of 485 public middle schools	76.7%		77.6	95^th of 489 public middle schools	80.6%	18		52.9	43.1	53.6	50.0		65.7	32.3	30.4	43.1			$9,346	$229	$9,118
Michael Grimmer Middle School	Public	5-8	225 W 77th Ave	Schererville	46375	Lake County	Lake Central School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 865-6985	754	47	15.9	32.1%	417 (55.3%)	78 (10.3%)	190 (25.2%)	27 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	38 (5.0%)	79.4	83^rd of 485 public middle schools	82.9%		78.8	91^st of 489 public middle schools	81.4%	8	56.4	56.3	60.0	54.0	56.9	50.3	44.8	43.2	30.1	42.4	56.4		$10,086	$120	$9,966
Kahler Middle School	Public	5-8	600 Joliet St	Dyer	46311	Lake County	Lake Central School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 865-3535	922	54	17.0	27.7%	568 (61.6%)	58 (6.3%)	234 (25.4%)	19 (2.1%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.8%)	68.8	141^st of 485 public middle schools	70.9%		63.9	163^rd of 489 public middle schools	66.7%	22	48.0	45.4	45.0	47.6	46.5	58.9	44.4	33.9	34.3	42.3	58.5		$10,353	$383	$9,971
Kankakee Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	5258 W Sr 10	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 987-8810	741	46	16.1	45.3%	611 (82.5%)	3 (0.4%)	98 (13.2%)	9 (1.2%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (1.8%)	60.9	182^nd of 485 public middle schools	62.5%		58.3	196^th of 489 public middle schools	59.9%	14		45.6	43.6	43.2	44.1		31.4	27.6	35.9	31.5			$8,780	$469	$8,311
Pierce Middle School	Public	7-8	199 E 70th Pl	Merrillville	46410	Lake County	Merrillville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 650-5308	919	63	14.5	70.1%	66 (7.2%)	617 (67.1%)	172 (18.7%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.0%)	27.8	354^th of 485 public middle schools	27.0%		28.8	349^th of 489 public middle schools	28.6%	5			27.8	32.5	30.2			11.0	14.5	12.8			$10,395	$1,172	$9,223

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell Middle School

Is Lowell Middle School a good school?

Lowell Middle School ranks 119^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lowell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lowell Middle School usually go on to attend Lowell Senior High School

How many students attend Lowell Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 742 students attended Lowell Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lowell Middle School?

Students at Lowell Middle School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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Tri-Creek School Corporation

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