Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H.b. Lawrence School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H.B. Lawrence School serves the southeast part of Holyoke, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
H.b. Lawrence School's student population of 305 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings
H.b. Lawrence School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H.b. Lawrence School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1561 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
82%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
8%
51%
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H.b. Lawrence School's ranking?
H.b. Lawrence School is ranked #1561 out of 1,626 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend H.b. Lawrence School?
305 students attend H.b. Lawrence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of H.b. Lawrence School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H.b. Lawrence School?
H.b. Lawrence School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does H.b. Lawrence School offer ?
H.b. Lawrence School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H.b. Lawrence School part of?
H.b. Lawrence School is part of Holyoke School District.
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