Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus serves 585 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3487 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 27% |
| Black | 21% | 17% |
| White | 16% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus is Lawrence Senior High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Middle School 53 Brian Piccolo (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lawrence Early Childhood Center At #4 School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Inwood Lawrence Early Childhood Center At #4 School Grades: PK-2 | 180 students
0.5 miles
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400 0.5 PK-2 180 - Inwood Lawrence Primary School At #2 School Grades: 1-2 | 311 students
0.8 miles
1 Donahue Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200 0.8 1-2 311 - Far Rockaway P.S. 253 Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
0.8 miles
1307 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895 0.8 PK-5 568 - Far Rockaway Middle School 53 Brian Piccolo Grades: 6-8 | 271 students
0.9 miles
10-45 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-6900 0.9 6-8 271 - Far Rockaway P.S. 197 Ocean School Grades: PK-5 | 495 students
0.9 miles
825 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083 0.9 PK-5 495
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