Serving 584 students in grades 7-8, Lawrence Middle School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawrence Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Lawrence Township school district, encompassing approximately 22 square miles. Most students live within a 2-mile average distance from the school, with typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the zone extending up to 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence Middle School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Lawrence Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Middle 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
#1016 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)8.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence Middle School is ranked #1016 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lawrence Middle School often compared to?
Lawrence Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberlane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Middle School?
584 students attend Lawrence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lawrence Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence Middle School?
Lawrence Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Middle School offer ?
Lawrence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence Middle School part of?
Lawrence Middle School is part of Lawrence Township Public School District.
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