Greenhalge

Summary:

Greenhalge is an elementary school in Lowell, Massachusetts, serving 473 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Lowell school district, which is ranked 302 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greenhalge consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts elementary schools based on MCAS test scores. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 882 out of 916 elementary schools, with only 10.43% of students proficient or better in ELA and 16.77% in Math, significantly below the state averages. Greenhalge struggles across various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20-30% for White, Hispanic, and Special Education students. However, it performs relatively better for English Language Learners, ranking in the top 30% of schools in recent years.

Despite spending approximately $17,499 per student, which is higher than the state average and nearby Moody Elementary and Peter W. Reilly schools in the Lowell district, Greenhalge is not achieving commensurate academic outcomes. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the need for a deeper examination of effective instructional practices to improve student performance at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 149 Ennell Street
       Lowell, MA  01850


(978) 937-7670

District: Lowell

SchoolDigger Rank:
882nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,499 Help


Students who attend Greenhalge usually attend:

Middle:    B.F. Butler Middle School
    Henry J Robinson Middle
    James Sullivan Middle School
    Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
High:    Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
    Lowell High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.1%
White:
19.0%
Asian:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenhalge ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Lowell School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.1%), White (19%), Asian (11.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenhalge is 12.1. 7 elementary schools in the Lowell School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenhalge is $17,499, which is the 5th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Lowell School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenhalge:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenhalge 882nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Greenhalge in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Lowell:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell 302nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greenhalge

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Rank History for all students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.50 824th 884 6.8%
2004 5.00 854th 882 3.2%
2005 7.21 842nd 887 5.1%
2006 7.78 862nd 911 5.4%
2007 10.74 834th 911 8.5%
2008 4.72 877th 908 3.4%
2009 5.03 881st 909 3.1%
2010 5.36 888th 920 3.5%
2011 11.88 826th 924 10.6%
2012 15.75 800th 930 14.0%
2013 11.70 840th 928 9.5%
2014 17.11 794th 926 14.3%
2015 14.47 810th 914 11.4%
2016 20.47 784th 932 15.9%
2017 20.31 782nd 938 16.6%
2018 15.93 823rd 934 11.9%
2019 14.95 834th 942 11.5%
2021 7.63 902nd 936 3.6%
2022 11.06 851st 932 8.7%
2023 10.47 864th 928 6.9%
2024 7.70 882nd 916 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.45 87th 244 64.3%
2019 36.29 157th 258 39.1%
2021 34.90 171st 240 28.8%
2022 49.47 86th 267 67.8%
2023 43.90 118th 264 55.3%
2024 30.60 221st 282 21.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 600th 886 32.3%
2019 30.07 694th 896 22.5%
2021 11.70 863rd 894 3.5%
2022 19.46 799th 905 11.7%
2023 13.85 703rd 703 0.0%
2024 13.27 728th 731 0.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.10 461st 685 32.7%
2019 31.45 525th 700 25.0%
2021 12.73 684th 705 3.0%
2022 22.98 659th 772 14.6%
2023 25.76 626th 757 17.3%
2024 20.68 672nd 760 11.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.45 14th 17 17.6%
2024 31.31 11th 16 31.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.04 782nd 893 12.4%
2019 14.60 808th 902 10.4%
2021 10.85 836th 898 6.9%
2022 11.23 834th 901 7.4%
2023 15.34 774th 887 12.7%
2024 9.90 840th 886 5.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.61 383rd 665 42.4%
2021 26.69 481st 632 23.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.65 771st 898 14.1%
2019 18.09 777th 907 14.3%
2021 6.99 880th 904 2.7%
2022 13.55 815th 908 10.2%
2023 9.65 851st 896 5.0%
2024 8.20 865th 891 2.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.65 889th 925 3.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.23 350th 399 12.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.72 143rd 154 7.1%
2019 7.70 147th 155 5.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.25 20th 173 88.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.69 290th 379 23.5%
2019 37.92 261st 398 34.4%
2021 13.85 369th 379 2.6%
2022 20.61 369th 401 8.0%
2023 28.82 328th 420 21.9%
2024 20.46 406th 446 9.0%
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Rank History for White students at Greenhalge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.66 744th 772 3.6%
2019 7.79 752nd 780 3.6%
2021 6.82 739th 765 3.4%
2022 8.29 733rd 764 4.1%
2023 14.92 694th 762 8.9%
2024 14.36 696th 753 7.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Greenhalge Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Greenhalge

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 373 7 134 41 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1989 363 12 252 50 1 n/a n/a 0 678
1990 336 13 227 43 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1991 338 17 251 67 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1992 322 28 257 65 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1993 342 20 235 64 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1994 269 22 189 45 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 302 21 141 73 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 302 21 141 73 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 322 25 137 80 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 322 28 126 88 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1999 269 17 176 109 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 284 18 151 104 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 288 15 138 91 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 265 33 127 84 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 265 33 127 84 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 251 27 94 76 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 233 38 77 84 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2006 219 40 62 99 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 203 42 70 101 0 n/a n/a 5 421
2008 207 40 62 111 0 n/a n/a 12 432
2009 186 64 97 123 2 0 10 0 482
2010 160 77 110 122 1 0 8 0 478
2011 142 70 106 135 0 0 12 0 465
2012 151 68 110 142 0 0 12 0 483
2013 139 62 108 172 1 0 19 0 501
2014 170 66 92 170 0 0 21 0 519
2015 161 51 84 190 0 0 19 0 505
2016 141 52 84 200 0 1 19 0 497
2017 157 51 71 201 0 1 20 0 501
2018 146 52 67 214 0 1 22 0 502
2019 135 62 68 220 0 1 16 0 502
2020 119 55 52 228 0 0 19 0 473
2021 111 48 49 214 0 0 21 0 443
2022 100 60 57 231 0 0 17 0 465
2023 90 51 56 256 0 0 20 0 473

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 Greenhalge

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 555 n/a n/a n/a
1989 678 n/a n/a n/a
1990 619 n/a n/a n/a
1991 674 n/a n/a n/a
1992 672 n/a n/a n/a
1993 661 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 525 n/a n/a n/a
1995 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 564 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 564 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 572 n/a 0.0 72.9
2000 558 n/a 0.0 47.8
2001 532 n/a 0.0 63.9
2002 511 n/a n/a 72
2003 511 n/a n/a 72
2004 449 41.0 11.0 68.8
2005 434 38.0 11.4 65
2006 420 39.0 10.8 69.5
2007 421 40.0 10.5 69
2008 432 37.0 11.7 76.9
2009 482 34.0 14.2 76.1
2010 478 35.0 13.6 78.5
2011 465 32.0 14.5 82.8
2012 483 35.0 13.7 83.4
2013 501 35.0 14.3 83.8
2014 519 35.9 14.4 83.2
2015 505 34.0 14.8 82.2
2016 497 35.0 14.2 n/a
2017 501 34.9 14.3 n/a
2018 502 36.9 13.5 n/a
2019 502 36.0 13.9 n/a
2020 473 36.0 13.1 n/a
2021 443 37.0 11.9 n/a
2022 465 38.0 12.2 n/a
2023 473 39.0 12.1 n/a

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 Greenhalge

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 555 n/a n/a n/a
1989 678 n/a n/a n/a
1990 619 n/a n/a n/a
1991 674 n/a n/a n/a
1992 672 n/a n/a n/a
1993 661 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 525 n/a n/a n/a
1995 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 564 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 564 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 572 n/a 0.0 72.9
2000 558 n/a 0.0 47.8
2001 532 n/a 0.0 63.9
2002 511 n/a n/a 72
2003 511 n/a n/a 72
2004 449 41.0 11.0 68.8
2005 434 38.0 11.4 65
2006 420 39.0 10.8 69.5
2007 421 40.0 10.5 69
2008 432 37.0 11.7 76.9
2009 482 34.0 14.2 76.1
2010 478 35.0 13.6 78.5
2011 465 32.0 14.5 82.8
2012 483 35.0 13.7 83.4
2013 501 35.0 14.3 83.8
2014 519 35.9 14.4 83.2
2015 505 34.0 14.8 82.2
2016 497 35.0 14.2 n/a
2017 501 34.9 14.3 n/a
2018 502 36.9 13.5 n/a
2019 502 36.0 13.9 n/a
2020 473 36.0 13.1 n/a
2021 443 37.0 11.9 n/a
2022 465 38.0 12.2 n/a
2023 473 39.0 12.1 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Greenhalge

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,184 (7.9%) $13,748 (92.1%) $14,932
2020 $843 (5.3%) $15,084 (94.7%) $15,926
2021 $1,688 (9.6%) $15,811 (90.4%) $17,499

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenhalge

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 834th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 864th of 928 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenhalge)1911
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)4525.7
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenhalge)1920.6
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowell)4028
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenhalge)3916.9
 22.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)4026
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenhalge)4018.3
 21.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lowell)4132.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Greenhalge)2814.1
 13.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lowell)3825.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Greenhalge)2919.4
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lowell)3726.1
 10.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502473
 5.8%
African American6251
 17.7%
American Indian00
Asian6856
 17.6%
Hispanic220256
 16.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White13590
 33.3%
Two or More Races1620
 25%


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Students at Greenhalge are 54% Hispanic, 19% White, 12% Asian, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Greenhalge.

Greenhalge ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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