Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Lawrence W Cross Middle School serves 653 students in grades 6-8.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence W Cross Middle School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence W Cross Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 0.57, 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
#666 out of 2120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
46%
Black
3%
6%
White
56%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
653 students attend Lawrence W Cross Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lawrence W Cross Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawrence W Cross Middle School offer ?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence W Cross Middle School part of?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School is part of Amphitheater Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School - 8th Grade Promotion
May 18, 2023 (Thursday)
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