Lawrence School District
School District · Lawrence, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
26
14 elem, 8 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
26
14 elem, 8 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#211 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,208
+$1,837 vs Massachusetts median
District size
13,008 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a Lawrence, Massachusetts school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 13,008 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $23,208 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Lawrence demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spark Academy, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lawrence students show an average math proficiency of 21.1% and ELA proficiency of 21.5%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lawrence, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lawrence with test data.
Schools in Lawrence
26 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 8
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Lawrence
- Total Enrollment
- 13,008
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,149
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 26 schools in total — 14 elementary, 8 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lawrence?
The average composite rating for Lawrence is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lawrence?
Lawrence spends $23,208 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lawrence is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lawrence?
Spark Academy is the highest-rated school in Lawrence with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lawrence?
Across schools in Lawrence with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lawrence compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Lawrence has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Lawrence with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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