D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School

📚 04 – 08 🏫 School
📍 235 Powell Street, Lowell, MA 01851
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 2nd percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
16
Students
enrolled
2.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%2/100reading 1st percentile, math 2nd percentile among Massachusetts middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−43 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−39 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Low-income10%10%reading -21 pts, math -17 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 235 Powell Street
City Lowell
ZIP Code 01851
District 2507020
NCES School ID 250702002726
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01851

Understanding the community around Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,330
Per Capita Income $35,409
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%
High School or Higher 78.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $398,900
Median Rent $1,566
Owner-Occupied 42.6%
Renter-Occupied 57.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 87.5%
Female 12.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.8%
White 25.0%
Two or More Races 18.8%
Black 6.3%
Asian 6.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 16
Teachers (FTE) 5.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 2.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School?
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School?
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School has 16 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 2.9:1.
What grades does Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School serve?
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School serves grades 04 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School receive per student?
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School receives $27,720 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School in 01851 ▼
Avg Home Value
$531,934
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,425
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
57.4%

Other Schools in 01851

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026