For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,265 students in Lawrence Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lawrence Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,265 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lawrence Union Free School District, which is ranked #644 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (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 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#635 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.72
# American Indian Students
24 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,625 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
29%
# Black Students
312 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
14%
16%
# White Students
227 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
10%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
159
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
41
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $67,871 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $60,656 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$67,871
$31,353
Spending / Student
$60,656
$32,230
Best Lawrence Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8000
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Grades: 1-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Primary School At #2 School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Donahue Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Grades: K-3
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Grades: 7-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Early Childhood Center At #4 School
Magnet School
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Grades: K
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,265 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District is ranked #644 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Union Free School District?
72% of Lawrence Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lawrence Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $60,656 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
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