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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 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 13,313 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 18% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
26 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
13,313 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
1,163 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lawrence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#379 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
94%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
3%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,716 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$286 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$289 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,457
$23,855
Spending / Student
$21,716
$24,613
Best Lawrence School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5917
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5917
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Parthum Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 East Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7224
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7224
Gr: 5-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Spark Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Robert Frost
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5941
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5941
Gr: K-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Edward F. Parthum
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 E Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7200
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7200
Gr: K-4 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 722-8810
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 722-8810
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70-71 North Parish Road
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-2750
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 3,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Emily G Wetherbee
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Newton Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
John K Tarbox
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Alder Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5983
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5983
Gr: 1-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
South Lawrence East Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5970
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5970
Gr: 1-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Guilmette Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Bodwell St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8270
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8270
Gr: 5-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Oliver Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8670
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8670
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Alexander B Bruce
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Butler Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5935
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5935
Gr: 3-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Arlington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8311
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8311
Gr: K-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Arlington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5930
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5930
Gr: 5-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Allen Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8159
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8159
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
School For Exceptional Studies
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill St.
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Gr: 1-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Gerard A. Guilmette
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Bodwell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-8150
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-8150
Gr: 1-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Francis M Leahy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
303 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8170
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8170
Gr: 1-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
122 Hancock Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
114 Osgood Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Gr: PK-K | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
41 Lexington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5956
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5956
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8030
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8030
Gr: PK-K | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy
Alternative School
530 Broadway Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Gr: 8-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
451 Howard Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8190
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8190
Gr: PK-K | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District manages 26 public schools serving 13,313 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District is ranked #378 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $21,716 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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