Serving 315 students in grades 7-8, Lawrence Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence Jr High School's student population of 315 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Jr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Jr High School's ranking?
Lawrence Jr High School is ranked #292 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Jr High School?
315 students attend Lawrence Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lawrence Jr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Jr High School?
Lawrence Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Jr High School offer ?
Lawrence Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lawrence Jr High School part of?
Lawrence Jr High School is part of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District.
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