Lawrence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 12,867 students in Lawrence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Lawrence School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Lawrence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 72% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
145 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
12,094 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
24%
# Black Students
175 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
368 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
3%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
498
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
844
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
980
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
972
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
936
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
973
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
978
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,036
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,081
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,085
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
917
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
842
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
779
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
914
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
32
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,200 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,469 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District manages 26 public schools serving 12,867 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District is ranked #384 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (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 Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence School District?
94% of Lawrence School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lawrence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,469 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 26 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,867 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
