Lawrence School District
- 255 ESSEX ST
- LAWRENCE, MA 01840
- (978) 975-5900
34 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 39.3% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 12.9% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $14,909 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,221 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 914 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 12.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 10.0% | 61.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 4.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 1.0% | 36.0% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 18.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 6.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 15.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 48.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,221 | 13.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 390 |
| Kindergarten Students | 913 |
| 1st Grade Students | 951 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 975 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 962 |
| 4th Grade Students | 966 |
| 5th Grade Students | 935 |
| 6th Grade Students | 913 |
| 7th Grade Students | 937 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,021 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,220 |
| 10th Grade Students | 762 |
| 11th Grade Students | 690 |
| 12th Grade Students | 625 |
| Ungraded Students | 12 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 293 |
| Hispanic | 10,981 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 228 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 755 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,480 |
| Female | 5,804 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 914 | 13.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 44 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 619 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 241 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 263 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 39 |
| Elementary | 23 |
| Secondary | 16 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 306 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 45 |
| School Administrators | 63 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 |
| Student Support Services | 40 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 112 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $236,652,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $39,393,000 | 16.6% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $32,972,000 | 13.9% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $34,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $2,811,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $9,000 | 0.00% |
| Private Contributions | $291,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,276,000 | 1.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $178,975,000 | 75.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $128,508,000 | 54.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $24,991,000 | 10.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,226,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $2,865,000 | 1.2% |
| Non-Specified | $1,386,000 | 0.6% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $18,999,000 | 8.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $18,284,000 | 7.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $8,955,000 | 3.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,369,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,671,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $3,174,000 | 1.3% |
| Direct - Other | $115,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $183,401,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $119,365,000 | 65.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $57,294,000 | 31.2% |
| Student Support | $11,949,000 | 5.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $12,651,000 | 5.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,476,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $8,844,000 | 3.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $14,105,000 | 6.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,089,000 | 2.2% |
| Other Support Services | $3,180,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $6,742,000 | 3.7% |
| Food Services | $6,742,000 | 2.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 39.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 372 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 18 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 419 | 12.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lawrence School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 28
- Students: 12,221
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 914
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| ALEXANDER B BRUCE SCHOOL | ||||
135 Butler St
Lawrence, MA Public | 2-8 | 545 | 13.3 |  4.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
150 Arlington St
Lawrence, MA Public | KG-4 | 481 | 13.4 |  Review This School |
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| ARLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
150 Arlington St
Lawrence, MA Public | 5-8 | 479 | 13.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & FINANCE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7071 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA Public | 9-12 | 459 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| EDWARD F. PARTHUM SCHOOL | ||||
255 East Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA Public | KG-4 | 552 | 13.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| EMILY G WETHERBEE SCHOOL | ||||
75 Newton St
Lawrence, MA Public | KG-8 | 635 | 14.9 |  4 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| FRANCIS M LEAHY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Erving Ave
Lawrence, MA Public | KG-5 | 508 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| FROST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
33 Hamlet St
Lawrence, MA Public | 5-8 | 428 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| GERARD A. GUILMETTE SCHOOL | ||||
80 Bodwell St
Lawrence, MA Public | 1-4 | 541 | 13.5 | 5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| GUILMETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
80 Bodwell St
Lawrence, MA Public | 5-8 | 514 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7071 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA Public | 9-12 | 493 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| HENRY K OLIVER SCHOOL | ||||
233 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA Public | 1-8 | 532 | 11.1 |  3 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING CENTER | ||||
183 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA Public | 9-12 | 329 | 11.0 | Review This School |
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| HUMANITIES & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7071 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA Public | 9-12 | 511 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7071 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA Public | 9-12 | 502 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| JAMES F HENNESSEY SCHOOL | ||||
122 Hancock St
Lawrence, MA Public | PK-1 | 377 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| JAMES F LEONARD SCHOOL | ||||
60 Allen St
Lawrence, MA Public | 6-8 | 331 | 11.8 | 4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| JOHN BREEN SCHOOL | ||||
114 Osgood St
Lawrence, MA Public | Unknown | 331 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| JOHN K TARBOX SCHOOL | ||||
59 Alder St
Lawrence, MA Public | 1-5 | 274 | 11.4 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAWLOR ECC SCHOOL | ||||
41 Lexington St
Lawrence, MA Public | Unknown | 157 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7071 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA Public | 9-12 | 471 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| PARTHUM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
255 East Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA Public | 5-8 | 515 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| PERFORMING & FINE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7071 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA Public | 9-12 | 468 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| ROBERT FROST SCHOOL | ||||
33 Hamlet St
Lawrence, MA Public | KG-4 | 530 | 14.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROLLINS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
451 Howard St
Lawrence, MA Public | Unknown | 135 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDIES | ||||
233 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA Public | 1-12 | 200 | 5.7 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH LAWRENCE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
165 Crawford St
Lawrence, MA Public | 1-4 | 483 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH LAWRENCE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
165 Crawford St
Lawrence, MA Public | 5-8 | 503 | 12.3 | 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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