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#4235 of 4,742 schools in NY

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus

Middle School · Lawrence Union Free School District · Lawrence, NY

A Lawrence Union Free School District middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

195 BROADWAY, Lawrence, NY 11559

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$43,184
Chronic Absenteeism37.9%

Students at Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$156,429

Median home value

$1,108,200

Median rent

$2,031/mo

College educated

56.1%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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MS 53 Brian PiccoloEnrollment path unverified4.96–80.9 mi241Compare →
Village AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.76–80.9 mi295Compare →

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 Union Free School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$43,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus is listed in LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus is a public middle school in Lawrence, NY, part of Lawrence Union Free School District, serving approximately 335 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,235 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus

What grades does Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus serve?

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus?

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus rank in NY?

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus ranks #4,235 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus 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 Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus a charter school?

No, Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus a Title I school?

No, Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus?

79.4% of students at Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus 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 – 8th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.9%
Area population (ZIP 11559)
9,130
Area average commute
41.2 min
Area median age
33.3
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 11559; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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