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Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Elementary School · Lawrence Family Development Charter (district) · Lawrence, MA
A charter elementary school in Lawrence, MA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
34 West Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
- Math 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawrence Family Development Charter School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2022, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lawrence Family Development Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$54,525
Median home value
$393,800
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 1–5 | 0.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Francis M LeahyEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| School for Exceptional StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Arlington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 556 | 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.
Lawrence Family Development Charter (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is listed in Lawrence Family Development Charter (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a public elementary school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence Family Development Charter (district), serving approximately 879 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,725 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence Family Development Charter School
What grades does Lawrence Family Development Charter School serve?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lawrence Family Development Charter School?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Family Development Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Family Development Charter School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence Family Development Charter School rank in MA?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School ranks #1,725 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lawrence Family Development Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School 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 Lawrence Family Development Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence Family Development Charter School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawrence Family Development Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lawrence Family Development Charter School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence Family Development Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 879
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.0%
- Phone
- (978) 689-9863
- Area population (ZIP 01841)
- 52,761
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01841; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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