Lawrence High School vs. Overman Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Overview
Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Serving 170 students in grades 6-12, Overman Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
531 students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
-
14
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
119
28
Grade 10 Students
146
33
Grade 11 Students
122
38
Grade 12 Students
144
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
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% White
93%
92%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%