Francis M Leahy

1 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
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Bottom 50%
Serving 380 students in grades 1-5, Francis M Leahy 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Francis M Leahy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Francis M Leahy's student population of 380 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Francis M Leahy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis M Leahy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1600 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
41%
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12%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Francis M Leahy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Francis M Leahy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
98%
24%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
1%
54%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Francis M Leahy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Francis M Leahy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francis M Leahy's ranking?
Francis M Leahy is ranked #1600 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Francis M Leahy often compared to?
Francis M Leahyis often viewed alongside schools like Oliver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Francis M Leahy?
380 students attend Francis M Leahy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Francis M Leahy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis M Leahy?
Francis M Leahy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis M Leahy offer ?
Francis M Leahy offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis M Leahy part of?
Francis M Leahy is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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