Serving 775 students in grades 4-6, Lawrence Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawrence Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire Lawrence Township school district, encompassing approximately 22 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 2.3 miles and the furthest edge located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence Intermediate School's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawrence Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Intermediate School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1302 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Intermediate School's ranking?
Lawrence Intermediate School is ranked #1302 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lawrence Intermediate School often compared to?
Lawrence Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Intermediate School?
775 students attend Lawrence Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lawrence Intermediate School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence Intermediate School?
Lawrence Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Intermediate School offer ?
Lawrence Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence Intermediate School part of?
Lawrence Intermediate School is part of Lawrence Township Public School District.
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