Serving 459 students in grades 7-8, Lawrence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Lawrence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lawrence is ranked #855 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lawrence?
459 students attend Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lawrence students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence?
Lawrence has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence offer ?
Lawrence offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
Lawrence is a good but not great place to go to junior high. The kids are a little mean and the principal is a little weird. The after school activities are so much fun, and I highly recommend the drama club.The band is amazing and has won many awards.Some of the teachers are great but others can be really mean. The school is nice but the kids are nasty. There is NO parent involvement and the staff and students do most of the work for events. Overall a OK school.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
