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#733 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 41% in state
Spark Academy
Middle School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA 01843
- Math 29% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spark Academy score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Spark Academy 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$72,163
Median home value
$393,700
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
35.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01843; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Esperanza AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Frost Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| North Andover MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,017 | 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
- #3 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
Spark Academy is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spark Academy
Spark Academy is a public middle school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 445 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #733 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spark Academy
What grades does Spark Academy serve?
Spark Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Spark Academy?
Spark Academy has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spark Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spark Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spark Academy rank in MA?
Spark Academy ranks #733 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Spark Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Spark Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Spark Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spark Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Spark Academy a charter school?
No, Spark Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spark Academy a Title I school?
No, Spark Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (978) 975-5993
- Area population (ZIP 01843)
- 28,444
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 01843; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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