Phoenix Academy Lawrence (Closed 2023)

Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Academy Lawrence 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 <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(17-18)
<50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phoenix Academy Lawrence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
≥50%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phoenix Academy Lawrence 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 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy Lawrence and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
93%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phoenix Academy Lawrence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
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White
5%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phoenix Academy Lawrence and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Phoenix Academy Lawrence and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
20-29%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Lawrence and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phoenix Academy Lawrence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phoenix Academy Lawrence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Lawrence?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Lawrence is 20-29%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy Lawrence?
125 students attend Phoenix Academy Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Phoenix Academy Lawrence students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy Lawrence?
Phoenix Academy Lawrence has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy Lawrence offer ?
Phoenix Academy Lawrence offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix Academy Lawrence part of?
Phoenix Academy Lawrence is part of Lawrence School District.

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