Serving 281 students in grades 7-8, Lawrence Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Lawrence Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Jr High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lawrence Jr High School is ranked #310 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Jr High School?
281 students attend Lawrence Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lawrence Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Jr High School?
Lawrence Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Jr High School offer ?
Lawrence Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lawrence Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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