Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School (Closed 2013)

Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(11-12)
45-49%
57%
(11-12)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
53%
38%
Black
43%
21%
White
3%
34%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School?
187 students attend Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School?
Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School offer ?
Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School part of?
Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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