Below Average
#3882 of 4,742 schools in NY
Lawrence Road Middle School
Middle School · UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
50 LAWRENCE RD, Hempstead, NY 11550
Enrollment
635
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
635
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,882 of 4,742
In Hempstead
#6 of 11
public schools
In district
#6 of 8
UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Lawrence Road Middle School
Lawrence Road Middle School is a public middle school in Hempstead, NY, part of UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Lawrence Road Middle School serves approximately 635 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lawrence Road Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,882 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Lawrence Road Middle School show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Lawrence Road Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
34% of students at Lawrence Road Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Lawrence Road Middle School — Students at Lawrence Road Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Lawrence Road Middle School Compares
See how Lawrence Road Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
50 LAWRENCE RD, Hempstead, NY 11550
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lawrence Road Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BALDWIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Baldwin), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby South Hempstead), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Rockville Centre), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hempstead, see our Hempstead schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11550 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,904
Median Home Value
$446,500
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
Population
60,658
College Educated
20.9%
Homeownership
48.1%
Avg Commute
32.6 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
37
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lawrence Road Middle School
What grades does Lawrence Road Middle School serve?
Lawrence Road Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lawrence Road Middle School?
Lawrence Road Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Road Middle School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence Road Middle School rank in NY?
Lawrence Road Middle School ranks #3,882 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lawrence Road Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence Road Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Road Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence Road Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lawrence Road Middle School a charter school?
No, Lawrence Road Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence Road Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence Road Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence Road Middle School?
65.4% of students at Lawrence Road Middle 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (516) 918-1501
Resources & Links
District
UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 6,210
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,588
- District Rank
- #6 of 8
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