East Lawrence Middle School
Tel:
(256)905-2420
- East Lawrence Middle School serves 416 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- East Lawrence Middle School's student population of 416 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 416 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Lawrence Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Lawrence Middle School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #531 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 10% | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Lawrence Middle School is East Lawrence High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Morgan Middle School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Lawrence Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Trinity East Lawrence High School Grades: 9-12 | 381 students
0.0 miles
55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)905-2430 0.0 9-12 381 - Trinity East Lawrence Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 556 students
0.2 miles
263 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)905-2513 0.2 PK-4 556 - Trinity West Morgan High School Grades: 9-12 | 386 students
5.4 miles
261 S Greenway Dr
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)353-5214 5.4 9-12 386 - Trinity West Morgan Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 418 students
5.4 miles
261 South Greenway Drive
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)353-5314 5.4 5-8 418 - Trinity West Morgan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 552 students
6.4 miles
571 Old Hwy. 24
Trinity, AL 35673
(256)350-8818 6.4 PK-4 552
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