Serving 222 students in grades 7-8, James F Leonard 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 18% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)18%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)38%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
96%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
3%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend James F Leonard Middle School?
222 students attend James F Leonard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of James F Leonard Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James F Leonard Middle School?
James F Leonard Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James F Leonard Middle School offer ?
James F Leonard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James F Leonard Middle School part of?
James F Leonard Middle School is part of Lawrence School District.
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