Lawrence School District
School District · Lawrence, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
26
14 elem, 8 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
26
14 elem, 8 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Lawrence?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lawrence as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Parthum Middle School
Lawrence · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robert Frost
Lawrence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spark Academy
Lawrence · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#218 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,208
+$1,837 vs Massachusetts median
District size
13,008 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Lawrence ranks #218 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Lawrence's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Parthum Middle School (6.8/10), Robert Frost (6.7/10), and Spark Academy (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lawrence
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parthum Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Robert Frost | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Spark Academy | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | South Lawrence East Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Edward F. Parthum | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | John K Tarbox | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Alexander B Bruce | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Guilmette Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Emily G Wetherbee | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Arlington Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 4.7/10, Lawrence demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Parthum Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lawrence students show an average math proficiency of 24.7% and ELA proficiency of 25.5%.
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 4.7/10. 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?
Parthum Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lawrence with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lawrence?
Across schools in Lawrence with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.5%. 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 4.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.5%
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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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