Serving 477 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- 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
Top Rankings
Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawrence's student population of 477 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
80%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence's ranking?
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?
477 students attend Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lawrence students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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).
What school district is Lawrence part of?
Lawrence is part of Falmouth School District.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2008
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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