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#1735 of 1,793 schools in MA
Francis M Leahy
Elementary School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
233 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis M Leahy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Francis M Leahy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,630
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
2.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Exceptional StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Oliver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 1–5 | 0.2 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Lawlor Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Family Development Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 879 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #22 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis M Leahy is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis M Leahy
Francis M Leahy is a public elementary school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 482 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,735 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis M Leahy
What grades does Francis M Leahy serve?
Francis M Leahy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Francis M Leahy?
Francis M Leahy has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis M Leahy?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis M Leahy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis M Leahy rank in MA?
Francis M Leahy ranks #1,735 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Francis M Leahy's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis M Leahy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Francis M Leahy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis M Leahy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Francis M Leahy a charter school?
No, Francis M Leahy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis M Leahy a Title I school?
No, Francis M Leahy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (978) 975-5959
- Area population (ZIP 01840)
- 7,092
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01840; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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