Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
37%
Black
43%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School?
187 students attend Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School?
Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School offer ?
Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School part of?
Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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