James S Daley Middle School

Summary:

James S Daley Middle School is a public middle school in Lowell, MA, serving 674 students in grades 5-8. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing both the Lowell district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation test scores across all grades and subjects.

In 2023-2024, 39.76% of James S Daley Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 22.78% for the Lowell district and 39.17% for Massachusetts. In Mathematics, 49.85% of the school's students were proficient or better, compared to 28.52% for Lowell and 40.91% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th grade English Language Arts (50.9% proficient) and 6th grade Mathematics (65.27% proficient). Additionally, the school excels in supporting English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top Massachusetts middle schools for these subgroups.

James S Daley Middle School's success may be attributed to its higher per-student spending of $15,927 in 2020-2021, compared to the Lowell district average of $14,216, as well as its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7. This resource allocation suggests the school is effectively supporting student learning, particularly for its diverse student population. While the school's performance for Asian and African American students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups, its overall consistent academic achievement sets it apart as a model for other schools in the Lowell district.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 150 Fleming Street
       Lowell, MA  01851


(978) 937-8981

District: Lowell

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,927 Help


Students who attend James S Daley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
    Lowell High

Feeder schools for James S Daley Middle School:

Elementary:    Abraham Lincoln
    Bartlett Community Partnership
    Charles W Morey
    Charlotte M Murkland Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
48.2%
White:
23.6%
Hispanic:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Compare Details James S Daley Middle School ranks better than 64.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Lowell School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details James S Daley Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Lowell School District. Student population at James S Daley Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (48.2%), White (23.6%), Hispanic (19%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James S Daley Middle School is 13.7. 5 middle 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 James S Daley Middle School is $15,927, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Lowell School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James S Daley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks James S Daley Middle School 175th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See James S Daley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lowell:

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


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Rank History for James S Daley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.53 282nd 339 16.8%
2004 33.92 249th 344 27.6%
2005 23.13 289th 356 18.8%
2006 20.99 323rd 399 19.0%
2007 35.49 280th 399 29.8%
2008 35.29 280th 407 31.2%
2009 43.18 263rd 409 35.7%
2010 33.38 314th 434 27.6%
2011 44.93 272nd 449 39.4%
2012 45.03 278th 455 38.9%
2013 48.35 251st 455 44.8%
2014 49.51 243rd 455 46.6%
2015 56.53 190th 441 56.9%
2016 63.87 178th 482 63.1%
2017 49.18 247th 487 49.3%
2018 51.27 238th 484 50.8%
2019 58.06 203rd 498 59.2%
2021 55.03 203rd 501 59.5%
2022 61.01 172nd 497 65.4%
2023 59.17 181st 501 63.9%
2024 60.52 175th 493 64.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.49 55th 84 34.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.69 14th 127 89.0%
2019 54.66 35th 138 74.6%
2021 62.06 15th 135 88.9%
2022 61.55 17th 154 89.0%
2023 75.54 11th 155 92.9%
2024 61.69 24th 180 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.42 67th 467 85.7%
2019 71.56 96th 484 80.2%
2021 69.48 89th 489 81.8%
2022 81.17 52nd 503 89.7%
2023 39.02 232nd 444 47.7%
2024 42.30 205th 441 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.53 152nd 438 65.3%
2019 61.16 148th 452 67.3%
2021 68.85 103rd 462 77.7%
2022 74.51 80th 489 83.6%
2023 79.94 60th 481 87.5%
2024 78.35 55th 469 88.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.08 1st 36 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 242nd 463 47.7%
2019 64.66 167th 478 65.1%
2021 49.96 225th 483 53.4%
2022 65.63 146th 494 70.4%
2023 65.09 149th 489 69.5%
2024 63.14 165th 481 65.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.52 295th 417 29.3%
2019 34.97 258th 424 39.2%
2021 38.99 234th 431 45.7%
2022 42.67 206th 445 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.65 213th 466 54.3%
2019 50.78 225th 478 52.9%
2021 59.02 180th 485 62.9%
2022 56.33 186th 497 62.6%
2023 52.31 209th 489 57.3%
2024 56.81 178th 483 63.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.14 245th 491 50.1%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.08 82nd 339 75.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.38 104th 119 12.6%
2019 21.52 107th 128 16.4%
2021 14.13 106th 123 13.8%
2022 21.26 106th 135 21.5%
2023 19.63 108th 134 19.4%
2024 21.20 94th 120 21.7%
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Rank History for African American students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.56 152nd 202 24.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.58 155th 309 49.8%
2019 55.10 121st 322 62.4%
2021 59.86 103rd 335 69.3%
2022 59.08 114th 368 69.0%
2023 58.25 123rd 364 66.2%
2024 56.75 122nd 378 67.7%
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Rank History for White students at James S Daley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.55 114th 395 71.1%
2019 64.52 131st 396 66.9%
2021 50.01 185th 401 53.9%
2022 49.33 191st 404 52.7%
2023 48.52 191st 403 52.6%
2024 54.19 163rd 392 58.4%
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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.

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Open Quote This is my daughter's second year at the Daley. She love's it! The teachers are wonderful. She is also a straight A student and the teachers there continue to challenge her. I am just praying my son make it in next year! Close Quote



Enrollment information for James S Daley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 542 17 184 69 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1989 519 23 241 97 0 n/a n/a 0 880
1990 498 16 241 105 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1991 460 16 273 92 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1992 462 20 303 113 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1993 435 21 379 129 0 n/a n/a 0 964
1994 380 22 414 91 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1995 400 26 385 98 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1996 400 26 385 98 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1997 420 25 380 91 0 n/a n/a 0 916
1998 426 29 382 108 1 n/a n/a 0 946
1999 412 37 389 132 1 n/a n/a 0 971
2000 411 38 361 116 2 n/a n/a 0 928
2001 384 42 342 139 1 n/a n/a 0 908
2002 371 58 343 138 1 n/a n/a 0 911
2003 371 58 343 138 1 n/a n/a 0 911
2004 339 58 317 141 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2005 310 56 311 142 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2006 310 40 286 131 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 296 38 258 108 0 n/a n/a 2 702
2008 264 33 228 81 0 n/a n/a 2 608
2009 251 35 240 88 0 0 1 0 615
2010 265 27 266 99 0 0 4 0 661
2011 251 28 282 107 0 0 7 0 675
2012 238 33 303 89 2 0 10 0 675
2013 228 26 300 104 4 0 14 0 676
2014 211 36 305 110 0 0 21 0 683
2015 194 27 298 99 0 0 26 0 644
2016 193 29 304 120 0 0 30 0 676
2017 205 27 301 127 0 0 36 0 696
2018 188 26 313 139 0 0 34 0 700
2019 181 29 318 132 0 0 35 0 695
2020 189 27 319 129 0 0 33 0 697
2021 174 35 327 124 0 0 31 0 691
2022 155 29 320 110 0 0 35 0 649
2023 159 30 325 128 0 0 31 1 674

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 James S Daley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 812 n/a n/a n/a
1989 880 n/a n/a n/a
1990 860 n/a n/a n/a
1991 841 n/a n/a n/a
1992 898 n/a n/a n/a
1993 964 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 907 n/a n/a n/a
1995 909 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 909 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 916 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 946 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 971 n/a 0.0 66.7
2000 928 n/a 0.0 61
2001 908 n/a 0.0 68.4
2002 911 n/a n/a 69.6
2003 911 n/a n/a 69.6
2004 856 59.6 14.4 74.3
2005 819 61.3 13.4 72
2006 767 69.4 11.1 66.5
2007 702 66.0 10.6 78.6
2008 608 55.5 11.0 62.2
2009 615 53.0 11.6 64.1
2010 661 55.9 11.8 66.4
2011 675 53.3 12.6 68
2012 675 47.6 14.1 74.1
2013 676 45.6 14.8 68.8
2014 683 46.6 14.6 70.4
2015 644 47.0 13.7 64.9
2016 676 46.0 14.6 n/a
2017 696 47.6 14.6 n/a
2018 700 46.5 15.0 n/a
2019 695 46.0 15.1 n/a
2020 697 47.2 14.7 n/a
2021 691 50.2 13.7 n/a
2022 649 46.6 13.9 n/a
2023 674 48.9 13.7 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 James S Daley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 812 n/a n/a n/a
1989 880 n/a n/a n/a
1990 860 n/a n/a n/a
1991 841 n/a n/a n/a
1992 898 n/a n/a n/a
1993 964 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 907 n/a n/a n/a
1995 909 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 909 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 916 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 946 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 971 n/a 0.0 66.7
2000 928 n/a 0.0 61
2001 908 n/a 0.0 68.4
2002 911 n/a n/a 69.6
2003 911 n/a n/a 69.6
2004 856 59.6 14.4 74.3
2005 819 61.3 13.4 72
2006 767 69.4 11.1 66.5
2007 702 66.0 10.6 78.6
2008 608 55.5 11.0 62.2
2009 615 53.0 11.6 64.1
2010 661 55.9 11.8 66.4
2011 675 53.3 12.6 68
2012 675 47.6 14.1 74.1
2013 676 45.6 14.8 68.8
2014 683 46.6 14.6 70.4
2015 644 47.0 13.7 64.9
2016 676 46.0 14.6 n/a
2017 696 47.6 14.6 n/a
2018 700 46.5 15.0 n/a
2019 695 46.0 15.1 n/a
2020 697 47.2 14.7 n/a
2021 691 50.2 13.7 n/a
2022 649 46.6 13.9 n/a
2023 674 48.9 13.7 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James S Daley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,018 (7.2%) $13,198 (92.8%) $14,216
2020 $713 (4.9%) $13,806 (95.1%) $14,520
2021 $1,424 (8.9%) $14,504 (91.1%) $15,927

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James S Daley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 501 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (James S Daley Middle School)5745.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)3926.5
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (James S Daley Middle School)6664.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lowell)3627.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (James S Daley Middle School)4432.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lowell)2819.6
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (James S Daley Middle School)6044.1
 15.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)3627.1
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (James S Daley Middle School)7043.5
 26.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lowell)4025.8
 14.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (James S Daley Middle School)4334.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)3120.1
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (James S Daley Middle School)4537.3
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lowell)3420.9
 13.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (James S Daley Middle School)5750.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)3628
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (James S Daley Middle School)4940.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lowell)3421.9
 12.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (James S Daley Middle School)3648.8
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (Lowell)2123.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (James S Daley Middle School)5443.8
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lowell)3825.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (James S Daley Middle School)5746.6
 10.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lowell)3726.1
 10.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (James S Daley Middle School)4140.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Lowell)2521.7
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students695674
 3%
African American2930
 3.4%
American Indian00
Asian318325
 2.2%
Hispanic132128
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White181159
 12.2%
Two or More Races3531
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James S Daley Middle School

James S Daley Middle School ranks 175th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 674 students attended James S Daley Middle School.

Students at James S Daley Middle School are 48% Asian, 24% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend James S Daley Middle School usually go on to attend Leblanc Therapeutic Day School


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