For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,259 students in Lawrence Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lawrence Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,259 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lawrence Union Free School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#630 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
62%
Graduation Rate
78%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
# American Indian Students
26 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,545 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
29%
# Black Students
350 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
16%
16%
# White Students
245 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
11%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
141
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
45
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $68,051 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $60,817 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$68,051
$31,092
Spending / Student
$60,817
$31,961
Best Lawrence Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8000
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Grades: 3-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Primary School At #2 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Donahue Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Grades: K-3
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Grades: K
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,259 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District is ranked #633 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Union Free School District?
68% of Lawrence Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Lawrence Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $60,817 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
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