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School Comparison

Hosmer
vs.
James Russell Lowell

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Hosmer
James Russell Lowell
  • James Russell Lowell reported a higher students per counselor than Hosmer (359:1 vs. 184.3:1).
  • Hosmer reported a higher chronically absent students than James Russell Lowell (88 vs. 52).
  • Hosmer reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than James Russell Lowell (3 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 3 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Hosmer reported a higher chronically absent students than James Russell Lowell (88 vs. 52).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

James Russell Lowell reported a higher students per counselor than Hosmer (359:1 vs. 184.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Hosmer
$27,762.5
James Russell Lowell
$27,762.5
Local revenue share
Hosmer
75.4%
James Russell Lowell
75.4%
State revenue share
Hosmer
19.6%
James Russell Lowell
19.6%
Federal revenue share
Hosmer
5%
James Russell Lowell
5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hosmer
20.8%
James Russell Lowell
20.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Middlesex County
$126,779
Middlesex County
$126,779
Poverty rate
Middlesex County
7.5%
Middlesex County
7.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesex County
59%
Middlesex County
59%
Unemployment rate
Middlesex County
3.6%
Middlesex County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.