Serving 159 students in grades 8, South Lawrence East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
88%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lawrence School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend South Lawrence East Middle School?
159 students attend South Lawrence East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of South Lawrence East Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Lawrence East Middle School?
South Lawrence East Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Lawrence East Middle School offer ?
South Lawrence East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is South Lawrence East Middle School part of?
South Lawrence East Middle School is part of Lawrence School District.
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