Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence Road Middle School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Road Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawrence Road Middle School's student population of 741 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence Road Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Road Middle School is 0.50, which is less 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
#3776 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Road Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence Road Middle School is ranked #3776 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lawrence Road Middle School often compared to?
Lawrence Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turtle Hook Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Road Middle School?
741 students attend Lawrence Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lawrence Road Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Road Middle School?
Lawrence Road Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Road Middle School offer ?
Lawrence Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence Road Middle School part of?
Lawrence Road Middle School is part of Uniondale Union Free School District.
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