Below Average
#1629 of 1,793 schools in MA
Oliver Middle School
Middle School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
233 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oliver Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Oliver Middle School 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 → |
| Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 5–8 | 0.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Esperanza AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 5–8 | 0.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Leonard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 321 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #19 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
Oliver Middle School is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oliver Middle School
Oliver Middle School is a public middle school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 346 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,629 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oliver Middle School
What grades does Oliver Middle School serve?
Oliver Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oliver Middle School?
Oliver Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oliver Middle School rank in MA?
Oliver Middle School ranks #1,629 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Oliver Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oliver Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Oliver Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oliver Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Oliver Middle School a charter school?
No, Oliver Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oliver Middle School a Title I school?
No, Oliver Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (978) 722-8670
- 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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