C+ Top 68%

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School

Grades PK-04 LOWELL, MA

Moved up 77 places from 2024 to 2025

#560 State Rank
C- District Grade
350 Adams Street, LOWELL, MA 01854
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
460 Students
94.4% Attendance Rate
42.7 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

26% Meeting or exceeding expectations

1.5% exceeding expectations

2023 28% 28%
2024 21% 21%
2025 26% 26%

Mathematics

32% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5.5% exceeding expectations

2023 40% 40%
2024 39% 39%
2025 32% 32%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 28%1%
2025English Language Arts04 24%2%
2025Mathematics03 34%7%
2025Mathematics04 30%4%
2024English Language Arts03 24%3%
2024English Language Arts04 18%—
2024Mathematics03 27%4%
2024Mathematics04 51%5%
2023English Language Arts03 22%1%
2023English Language Arts04 34%4%
2023Mathematics03 38%6%
2023Mathematics04 42%12%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

460 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 55.9%
Asian 18.5%
Black 14.3%
White 8.3%
Multiracial 3%

Gender

50.9% Male
49.1% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 45%
Special Education 16.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch 82.6%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.4% Attendance Rate
16.6% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

350 Adams Street, LOWELL, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School's grade rating?

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #560 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 68% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School?

Approximately 460 students are enrolled at Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School.

How does Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (26% proficient), Mathematics (32% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School?

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School has an attendance rate of 94.4%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School part of?

Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School is part of Lowell School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.