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Lawrence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in Lawrence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Lawrence School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
415 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lawrence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#478 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
41%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
55%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,843 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,846
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,843
$17,693
Best Lawrence School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8231
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8231
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District manages 2 public schools serving 415 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District is ranked #514 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence School District?
55% of Lawrence School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence School District?
Lawrence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lawrence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,843 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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