The Lawrence Academy is a historic former school building at 20 Academy Lane in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Built in 1834, it is one of Falmouth's finest Greek Revival buildings.
Serving 459 students in grades 7-8, Lawrence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawrence's student population of 459 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
A Community Committed to Excellence: Every Student. Every Day.
School Rankings
Lawrence 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 Lawrence is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence's ranking?
Lawrence is ranked #891 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lawrence?
459 students attend Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lawrence students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence?
Lawrence has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence offer ?
Lawrence offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawrence part of?
Lawrence is part of Falmouth School District.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2008
Lawrence is a good but not great place to go to junior high. The kids are a little mean and the principal is a little weird. The after school activities are so much fun, and I highly recommend the drama club.The band is amazing and has won many awards.Some of the teachers are great but others can be really mean. The school is nice but the kids are nasty. There is NO parent involvement and the staff and students do most of the work for events. Overall a OK school.
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