Lowell School 2023 DESE Report Card

February 2024

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Letter from Principal Phelan

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February 12, 2024

Dear Lowell Families,

Every year, each public school and district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in other areas. A link to our school’s report card is available at Lowell Report Card and is available online in multiple languages at that link.

The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.

Report cards are designed to be valuable tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to understand better how to support students and our school.

Our school has outperformed the State and District in ELA and Math for grades 4 & 5. In grade 5, 57% of students scored proficient or advanced in Science, Technology, and Engineering. Our overall percentile has increased from 83 to 86. To address pandemic-related learning loss, we prioritize grade-level standards and provide real-time support. We have also enhanced our support for English Learners and at-risk students through Eureka Squared.

Additionally, we assess students in grades k-5 using iReady software for reading and math. Lastly, we have implemented two thirty-minute WIN Blocks to target reading and math needs.

We invite you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.

Finally, your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds. In that case, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:

Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,
Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver,
The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and
Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please email Stacy.phelan@watertown.k12.ma.us or call 617-926-7770. To see our district’s report card or to search for other schools’ report cards, visit reportcards.doe.mass.edu. All are available online in multiple languages at that link.

Sincerely,

Stacy A. Phelan, Principal