School For Exceptional Studies

233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
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Bottom 50%
Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, School For Exceptional Studies 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School For Exceptional Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

School For Exceptional Studies's student population of 102 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

School For Exceptional Studies 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 School For Exceptional Studies is 0.15, 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)
#1591 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
41%
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≤10%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School For Exceptional Studies 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%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School For Exceptional Studies 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
3:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
92%
24%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
3%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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≥50%
90%
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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%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School For Exceptional Studies's ranking?
School For Exceptional Studies is ranked #1591 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Exceptional Studies?
The graduation rate of School For Exceptional Studies is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend School For Exceptional Studies?
102 students attend School For Exceptional Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of School For Exceptional Studies students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Exceptional Studies?
School For Exceptional Studies has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does School For Exceptional Studies offer ?
School For Exceptional Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Exceptional Studies part of?
School For Exceptional Studies is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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