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Joseph A Campbell Elementary

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Joseph A Campbell Elementary ranks 455 th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

455^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 906 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Joseph A Campbell Elementary in Dracut, MA, is a public school serving 565 students in grades PK-5, and it has shown a positive trajectory by moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating in recent years, now performing at the 50th percentile statewide.

This school stands out for its strong early-grade math performance, particularly in 3rd grade, where 59.57% of students are proficient—well above the state average of 43.5% and higher than nearby Greenmont Avenue (54.84%). However, a unique "J-curve" pattern emerges as students progress: 4th-grade scores dip to average levels, and 5th-grade proficiency drops significantly below state averages in both ELA (25% vs. 38.37%) and math (31.33% vs. 39.93%). This decline is the school's most critical challenge, especially since Greenmont Avenue shows the opposite trend with stronger 5th-grade results. Despite this, Campbell excels in supporting specific student groups, ranking in the 98th percentile for Hispanic students and 65th percentile for low-income students—a testament to its effective equity-focused strategies.

Compared to neighboring schools in the Lowell district, which often struggle with proficiency rates in the low 20% range, Campbell is a beacon of stability. It also achieves these results with a lower per-student spending of $13,662, versus $20,712 at the high-performing High Plain Elementary in Andover. While Campbell's overall performance is mid-tier, its cost-effective model and strong early foundations make it a compelling choice for families in the Dracut/Lowell border area, especially those prioritizing early math skills and inclusive support.

565

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,830

Per pupil spending ?

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1021 Methuen Street
Dracut, MA 01826

(978) 459-6186

District: Dracut

Students who attend Joseph A Campbell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Justus C. Richardson Middle School
High:	Dracut Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Asian:

10.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 47th percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Dracut's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg39%

Massachusetts avg41%

455^th of 906

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Elementary Schools in the Dracut

218^th of 348Dracut among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	49.7	455 of 906	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.1	437 of 916	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.9	521 of 928	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.1	591 of 932	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.4	588 of 936	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.9	528 of 942	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.1	589 of 934	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.2	469 of 938	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	31.3	684 of 932	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	51.2	482 of 914	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.6	571 of 926	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.9	625 of 928	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.1	480 of 930	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.9	375 of 924	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.5	486 of 920	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.1	524 of 909	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.6	431 of 908	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	74.1	237 of 911	74.0%	★★★★☆
2006	54.3	443 of 911	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	79.1	186 of 887	79.0%	★★★★☆
2004	62.7	359 of 882	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2003	72.1	263 of 884	70.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	24.3	129 of 152	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	26.2	524 of 672	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.2	462 of 632	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.8	344 of 665	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.3	441 of 656	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	42.9	499 of 869	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.3	452 of 886	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.2	509 of 887	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	534 of 901	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	507 of 898	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.9	482 of 902	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.4	619 of 893	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	94.1	10 of 446	97.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	58.1	256 of 736	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.4	269 of 760	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.0	246 of 757	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.0	383 of 772	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	23.0	604 of 705	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	61.7	224 of 700	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.5	207 of 685	69.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	387 of 884	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.2	400 of 891	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	493 of 896	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.9	618 of 908	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.9	628 of 904	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.5	536 of 907	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.7	515 of 898	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	47.0	314 of 717	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.8	408 of 731	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.8	504 of 703	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.5	638 of 905	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.2	776 of 894	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.5	552 of 896	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.6	654 of 886	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	40.6	561 of 925	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	36.2	507 of 737	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.5	491 of 753	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.2	526 of 762	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.8	609 of 764	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.1	635 of 765	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.4	585 of 780	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.8	644 of 772	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)98th percentile+45 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile+15 vs school

Male (2025)56th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)56th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)43rd percentile-7 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)39th percentile~ school

White (2025)31st percentile-19 vs school

Disabled (2022)22nd percentile-15 vs school

Asian (2024)15th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics45%+4 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Science39%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)			MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Joseph A Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1021 Methuen Street	Dracut	01826	Middlesex County	Dracut	No	No	No	No	(978) 459-6186	565	36	15.6		393 (69.6%)	44 (7.8%)	64 (11.3%)	60 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	49.7	455^th of 906 public elementary schools	49.8%		53.1	437^th of 916 public elementary schools	52.3%	18	55.9	38.2	25.0				40.1	59.6	42.2	31.3				44.8	39.3		39.3		$15,830
L F Dewing	Public	PK, KG-1	1469 Andover Street	Tewksbury	01876	Middlesex County	Tewksbury	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 640-7858	372	29	12.6		243 (65.3%)	33 (8.9%)	44 (11.8%)	35 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)								(n/a)																			$22,330
Peter W Reilly	Public	PK, KG-4	115 Douglas Road	Lowell	01852	Middlesex County	Lowell	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 937-7652	471	37	12.7		183 (38.9%)	26 (5.5%)	176 (37.4%)	51 (10.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)	43.1	524^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.2%		32.5	619^th of 916 public elementary schools	32.4%	95	33.7	45.4					39.2	37.9	40.2					39.0					$22,800
S Christa McAuliffe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	570 Beacon Street	Lowell	01850	Middlesex County	Lowell	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 937-2838	501	38	13.1		115 (23.0%)	53 (10.6%)	271 (54.1%)	43 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	19.9	737^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.7%		21	733^rd of 916 public elementary schools	20.0%	4	19.6	23.1					21.3	22.8	35.2					29.0					$22,616
Greenmont Avenue	Public	K-5	37 Greenmont Avenue	Dracut	01826	Middlesex County	Dracut	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 453-1797	211	17	12.4		109 (51.7%)	27 (12.8%)	48 (22.7%)	21 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	58.8	370^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.2%		63.9	330^th of 916 public elementary schools	64.0%	40	45.2	40.5	62.5				50.0	54.8	46.0	32.5				43.5	50.0		50.0		$16,298
Greenhalge	Public	PK, KG-4	149 Ennell Street	Lowell	01850	Middlesex County	Lowell	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 937-7670	480	41	11.7		78 (16.3%)	59 (12.3%)	286 (59.6%)	42 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	16.6	774^th of 906 public elementary schools	14.6%		7.7	882^nd of 916 public elementary schools	3.7%	108	21.5	15.9					18.6	28.8	25.6					27.2					$23,754
Moody Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	158 Rogers Street	Lowell	01852	Middlesex County	Lowell	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 937-7673	248	22	11.2		58 (23.4%)	15 (6.0%)	144 (58.1%)	22 (8.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	27.9	653^rd of 906 public elementary schools	27.9%		16.1	787^th of 916 public elementary schools	14.1%	134	27.5	24.4					25.9	35.9	35.6					35.7					$24,473
High Plain Elementary	Public	K-5	333 High Plain Road	Andover	01810	Essex County	Andover	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 247-8600	505	44	11.5		238 (47.1%)	26 (5.1%)	72 (14.3%)	127 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.1%)	89.7	72^nd of 906 public elementary schools	92.1%		89.7	78^th of 916 public elementary schools	91.5%	6	64.3	59.1	72.9				65.3	69.1	68.8	77.7				71.8	72.9		72.9		$23,206
Pyne Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	145 Boylston Street	Lowell	01852	Middlesex County	Lowell	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 937-7639	462	39	11.8		156 (33.8%)	24 (5.2%)	185 (40.0%)	75 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	49.6	458^th of 906 public elementary schools	49.4%		31.2	626^th of 916 public elementary schools	31.7%	168	67.5	45.7	34.8	37.0	34.8	30.6	40.9	60.0	30.4	42.2	27.8	26.1	34.7	36.1	37.8	22.5	29.8	31.3	$23,326
Lowell Community Charter Public School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	206 Jackson Street	Lowell	01854	Middlesex County	Lowell Community Charter Public	Yes	No	No	Yes	(978) 323-0800	816	68	12.0		59 (7.2%)	198 (24.3%)	385 (47.2%)	137 (16.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.3%)	40.1	547^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.6%		42.1	543^rd of 916 public elementary schools	40.7%	4	37.8	47.7	36.8	43.6	46.2	56.3	44.3	36.3	41.9	24.1	25.6	39.7	35.2	33.8	29.9	40.9	34.8	36.6	$24,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph A Campbell Elementary

What district is Joseph A Campbell Elementary in?

Dracut

How many students attend Joseph A Campbell Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 565 students attended Joseph A Campbell Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Joseph A Campbell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Joseph A Campbell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Justus C. Richardson Middle School
High : Dracut Senior High

Is Joseph A Campbell Elementary a good school?

Joseph A Campbell Elementary ranks 455^th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Joseph A Campbell Elementary?

Students at Joseph A Campbell Elementary are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% African American.

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