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#1750 of 1,793 schools in MA
Leonard Middle School
Middle School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 Allen Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leonard Middle School score 17% 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 19 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Leonard Middle 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 46Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 5–8 | 0.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Oliver Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| School for Exceptional StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Parthum Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 590 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Leonard Middle School is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leonard Middle School
Leonard Middle School is a public middle school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 321 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,750 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leonard Middle School
What grades does Leonard Middle School serve?
Leonard Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leonard Middle School rank in MA?
Leonard Middle School ranks #1,750 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Leonard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leonard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Leonard Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leonard Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Leonard Middle School a charter school?
No, Leonard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leonard Middle School a Title I school?
No, Leonard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (978) 722-8159
- 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 · 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 01841; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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