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#1458 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 46% in state

Lawrence Jrsr High School

High School · Lawrence Public Schools · Lawrence, MI

A high school in Lawrence, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

650 WEST SAINT JOSEPH ST, Lawrence, MI 49064

  • Math 17% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 27% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$17,043
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at Lawrence Jrsr High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lawrence Jrsr High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,089/100K

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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

$61,863

Median home value

$163,400

Median rent

$756/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bert Goens Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–120.7 mi72Compare →

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 Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lawrence Jrsr High School is listed in Lawrence Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lawrence Jrsr High School

Lawrence Jrsr High School is a public high school in Lawrence, MI, part of Lawrence Public Schools, serving approximately 190 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,458 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lawrence Jrsr High School

What grades does Lawrence Jrsr High School serve?

Lawrence Jrsr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lawrence Jrsr High School?

Lawrence Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Jrsr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Jrsr High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lawrence Jrsr High School rank in MI?

Lawrence Jrsr High School ranks #1,458 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lawrence Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lawrence Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Jrsr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence Jrsr High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lawrence Jrsr High School a charter school?

No, Lawrence Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lawrence Jrsr High School a Title I school?

No, Lawrence Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence Jrsr High School?

71.1% of students at Lawrence Jrsr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
190
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Van Buren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 49064)
3,670
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
43.3
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 49064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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