Top Rankings
Lawrence Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,156 students in Lawrence Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lawrence Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,156 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lawrence Union Free School District, which is ranked #680 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#676 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.6%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
77%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
7%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $55,356 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $51,920 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$112 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$55,356
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$51,920
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lawrence Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Gr: 4-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Primary School At #2 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Donahue Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Gr: 1-3 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Gr: K-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 189:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,156 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District is ranked #680 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Union Free School District?
77% of Lawrence Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lawrence Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $51,920 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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