Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Lowell Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Lowell, Oregon, with a total enrollment of 181 students. The school is part of the Lowell School District 71, which is ranked 49 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lowell Junior/Senior High School has shown inconsistent performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 110 to 238 out of Oregon high schools. While the school's 11th-grade students performed better than the state average in English Language Arts, they significantly underperformed in Mathematics and Science. The school's performance in lower grades (7th and 8th) is also mixed, with 7th-grade English Language Arts scores below the state average but 8th-grade scores slightly above. Lowell Junior/Senior High School's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Cottage Grove High School and the schools in the Springfield School District.

However, Lowell Junior/Senior High School has some notable strengths, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 and a strong performance in serving its special education students, ranking 11th out of 132 Oregon high schools in this category in 2017-2018. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (74.59%) compared to nearby schools, indicating a higher concentration of students from low-income families. Continued efforts to improve overall academic achievement and address the needs of all student subgroups could help the school better serve its community.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 65 S Pioneer St
       Lowell, OR  97452-9721


(541) 937-2124

District: Lowell School District 71

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,523 Help


Feeder schools for Lowell Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Lundy Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details Lowell Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 75.5% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lowell Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 57.1% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowell Junior/Senior High School is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Lowell Junior/Senior High School employs 10.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell Junior/Senior High School is $20,523.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowell Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Junior/Senior High School 280th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Lowell Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Junior/Senior High School 153rd of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Lowell Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Lowell School District 71:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell School District 71 49th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lowell Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.96 243rd 270 10.0%
2005 13.42 251st 271 7.4%
2006 17.13 260th 285 8.8%
2008 46.35 174th 315 44.8%
2009 10.04 311th 323 3.7%
2010 61.53 128th 343 62.7%
2011 14.33 329th 357 7.8%
2012 12.75 372nd 395 5.8%
2013 12.04 351st 377 6.9%
2014 34.04 271st 382 29.1%
2015 40.97 234th 381 38.6%
2016 42.58 230th 383 39.9%
2017 39.04 240th 382 37.2%
2018 21.33 325th 384 15.4%
2019 33.19 261st 379 31.1%
2022 10.53 350th 367 4.6%
2023 33.26 251st 380 33.9%
2024 25.42 280th 371 24.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.48 227th 325 30.2%
2019 53.22 110th 282 61.0%
2022 10.51 346th 364 4.9%
2023 48.63 146th 312 53.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.85 289th 310 6.8%
2023 23.42 263rd 323 18.6%
2024 18.50 276th 313 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.22 280th 341 17.9%
2019 35.15 196th 291 32.6%
2022 8.70 309th 312 1.0%
2023 37.54 184th 318 42.1%
2024 35.01 206th 323 36.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.85 340th 357 4.8%
2019 28.42 268th 344 22.1%
2022 6.20 352nd 355 0.8%
2023 24.26 293rd 360 18.6%
2024 12.52 329th 349 5.7%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lowell Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.39 97th 225 56.9%
2005 65.06 73rd 231 68.4%
2006 27.86 188th 235 20.0%
2007 20.40 213th 244 12.7%
2008 31.32 193rd 249 22.5%
2009 25.82 218th 263 17.1%
2010 28.37 227th 285 20.4%
2011 37.08 226th 299 24.4%
2012 28.86 249th 308 19.2%
2013 60.50 130th 303 57.1%
2014 49.19 175th 301 41.9%
2015 57.68 116th 292 60.3%
2016 55.72 131st 292 55.1%
2017 42.70 178th 283 37.1%
2018 59.92 110th 283 61.1%
2019 42.02 163rd 266 38.7%
2022 7.18 238th 241 1.2%
2023 38.78 160th 258 38.0%
2024 39.72 153rd 268 42.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.93 11th 132 91.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.20 45th 254 82.3%
2019 57.63 81st 229 64.6%
2022 7.18 238th 241 1.2%
2023 46.97 107th 224 52.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 89th 251 64.5%
2019 44.23 121st 199 39.2%
2023 53.36 75th 200 62.5%
2024 27.05 160th 213 24.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.94 103rd 250 58.8%
2023 21.86 178th 214 16.8%
2024 62.79 64th 216 70.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.09 187th 266 29.7%
2019 41.97 154th 245 37.1%
2022 7.64 222nd 228 2.6%
2023 38.19 144th 237 39.2%
2024 32.88 169th 244 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of 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.

Lowell Junior/Senior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Open Quote This is by far one of the WORST public schools I've ever witnessed! We just moved to Oregon last year & my daughter begged me to let her go to the local school so that she could meet some kids in the area....BIG mistake!!! The children are horrible to each other, extreme bullying is ignored by teachers and especially the principal. The kids have only 2 books, SS & Math (they didn't even have that till months after school started)....no English or Science books. Most of the kids are failing Math & they even brought in a 2nd Math class in place of PE (yes they take 2 math classes per day & most are still failing & at least a yr behind) yet they still grade for PE (automatic A+ to keep GPAs up). There is hardly ever any homework or ways for parents to help the kids at home (if you ask the teachers they simply direct you to the school website). There are no Art classes. There is no cafeteria, the kids go the elementary school to eat or wander off campus to local stores (or just skip & go home) with no one around to stop them or even care. If you are new to the area, don't make the mistake I did, keep your kids OUT of this school!!! I agree with the students review, the principal/superintendent has no idea how to run a school, and with over 70 kids transferring to another school next year I'm sure its not long till Lowell HS is shut down! Close Quote


by a student
Friday, September 2, 2011

Open Quote I have gone to Lowell all my life and they are a terrible school. I'm not just saying this because I'm a student that doesn't like school.. Everybody hates it. Is not well put together and the superintendent has NO idea what he's doing he is terrible and I wish he would leave. Lowell is poor and I know they will eventually shut down. I am now going to a new school this year because there so bad. I feel bad for the kids that are left there.. Cant wait til the day they shut down! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lowell Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 106 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 116
1989 120 3 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 134
1990 152 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 163
1991 165 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1992 166 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 163 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1994 173 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 183 2 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 200
1996 183 2 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 200
1997 178 3 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1998 186 0 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 197
1999 167 1 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 128 0 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2001 136 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2002 164 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 172
2003 164 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 172
2004 167 0 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 176
2005 142 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 3 148
2006 120 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 122
2007 109 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 2 114
2008 103 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 3 113
2009 95 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 3 104
2010 102 0 0 9 2 n/a n/a 3 116
2011 86 2 0 14 9 2 12 0 125
2012 90 1 0 13 8 1 11 0 124
2013 86 1 0 14 6 1 8 0 116
2014 89 1 1 9 5 2 4 0 111
2015 101 3 3 8 5 0 10 0 130
2016 125 3 2 15 7 0 8 0 160
2017 135 3 2 12 5 0 10 0 167
2018 132 2 2 15 5 0 13 0 169
2019 137 3 2 18 6 0 18 1 185
2020 143 4 0 19 7 0 14 0 187
2021 139 4 0 18 5 0 17 0 183
2022 153 3 0 21 3 0 20 1 201
2023 144 2 0 18 1 0 14 2 181
2024 157 2 0 15 1 0 19 0 194

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

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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 Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 116 10.8 10.7 15.5
1989 134 11.3 11.8 6.7
1990 163 12.0 13.5 6.1
1991 173 12.0 14.4 12.1
1992 178 12.3 14.4 3.9
1993 172 13.0 13.2 12.8
1994 187 12.7 14.7 18.2
1995 200 12.7 15.7 14
1996 200 12.7 15.7 14
1997 193 13.0 14.8 6.2
1998 197 11.8 16.7 10.7
1999 180 11.7 15.4 0
2000 138 9.6 14.4 21.7
2001 140 9.5 14.7 3.6
2002 172 8.9 19.3 7
2003 172 8.9 19.3 7
2004 176 10.2 17.3 7.4
2005 148 8.5 17.4 10.3
2006 122 7.0 17.4 35.2
2007 114 9.1 12.5 39.3
2008 113 8.7 13.0 50.9
2009 104 8.3 12.5 48.5
2010 116 8.1 14.2 48.7
2011 125 7.5 16.4 41.6
2012 124 8.0 15.5 39.5
2013 116 8.0 14.5 58.6
2014 111 8.0 13.8 65.8
2015 130 8.0 16.2 63.8
2016 160 8.0 20.0 61.3
2017 167 8.3 20.0 61.1
2018 169 8.6 19.4 60.9
2019 185 9.7 18.8 61.1
2020 187 9.7 19.1 61
2021 183 9.6 18.9 n/a
2022 201 11.0 18.1 n/a
2023 181 11.4 15.8 74.6
2024 194 10.6 18.1 72.7

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 Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 116 10.8 10.7 15.5
1989 134 11.3 11.8 6.7
1990 163 12.0 13.5 6.1
1991 173 12.0 14.4 12.1
1992 178 12.3 14.4 3.9
1993 172 13.0 13.2 12.8
1994 187 12.7 14.7 18.2
1995 200 12.7 15.7 14
1996 200 12.7 15.7 14
1997 193 13.0 14.8 6.2
1998 197 11.8 16.7 10.7
1999 180 11.7 15.4 0
2000 138 9.6 14.4 21.7
2001 140 9.5 14.7 3.6
2002 172 8.9 19.3 7
2003 172 8.9 19.3 7
2004 176 10.2 17.3 7.4
2005 148 8.5 17.4 10.3
2006 122 7.0 17.4 35.2
2007 114 9.1 12.5 39.3
2008 113 8.7 13.0 50.9
2009 104 8.3 12.5 48.5
2010 116 8.1 14.2 48.7
2011 125 7.5 16.4 41.6
2012 124 8.0 15.5 39.5
2013 116 8.0 14.5 58.6
2014 111 8.0 13.8 65.8
2015 130 8.0 16.2 63.8
2016 160 8.0 20.0 61.3
2017 167 8.3 20.0 61.1
2018 169 8.6 19.4 60.9
2019 185 9.7 18.8 61.1
2020 187 9.7 19.1 61
2021 183 9.6 18.9 n/a
2022 201 11.0 18.1 n/a
2023 181 11.4 15.8 74.6
2024 194 10.6 18.1 72.7

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 Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $9,828
2020 n/a n/a $15,118
2021 n/a n/a $14,175
2022 $697 (3.6%) $18,595 (96.4%) $19,292
2023 $624 (3.0%) $19,900 (97.0%) $20,523

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowell Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 251st of 380 Middle schools
 2.8%
Ranks 163rd of 266 High schoolsRanks 160th of 258 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Junior/Senior High School)6052
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell School District 71)53.848.1
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Junior/Senior High School)38.223.1
 15.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lowell School District 71)36.728.2
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Junior/Senior High School)36.830.8
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell School District 71)48.437.2
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Junior/Senior High School)5.311.1
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lowell School District 71)26.618.4
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Lowell Junior/Senior High School)1517.9
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Lowell School District 71)21.729.5
 7.8%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.527.2
 10.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Junior/Senior High School)74.160.6
 13.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell School District 71)77.859.1
 18.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Junior/Senior High School)18.513.3
 5.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lowell School District 71)2516.7
 8.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (Lowell Junior/Senior High School)3014.3
 15.7%
   11th Grade Science (Lowell School District 71)37.933.3
 4.6%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students185181
 2.2%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1818
Pacific Islander00
White137144
 5.1%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%74.6%
 13.5%


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Lowell Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lundy Elementary School

Students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School are 81% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Lowell Junior/Senior High School ranks 153rd of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended Lowell Junior/Senior High School.


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