MSD Lawrence Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 16,414 students in MSD Lawrence Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Lawrence Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
MSD Lawrence Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
114 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,840 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
14%
# Black Students
7,324 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
45%
13%
# White Students
2,936 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
18%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,180 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
567
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
1,093
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,158
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,190
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,193
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,100
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,195
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,206
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,265
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,269
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,381
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,288
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,279
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,207
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
23
1,957
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,412 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,790 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District manages 17 public schools serving 16,414 students.
What is the rank of MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District is ranked #307 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Lawrence Township School District?
45% of MSD Lawrence Township School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Lawrence Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,790 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 16,414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in IN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
