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Lawrence School vs. Spencer School

Should you attend Lawrence School or Spencer School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lawrence School
Kaplan Dr.
Middletown, CT 06457
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Spencer School
207 Westfield St.
Middletown, CT 06457
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lawrence School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Spencer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawrence School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
321 students
254 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawrence School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spencer School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawrence School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spencer School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawrence School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spencer School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Middletown School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spencer School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Middletown School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#636 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#579 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawrence School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spencer School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Middletown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Middletown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Middletown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Middletown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Middletown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Middletown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lawrence School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spencer School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
55
38
Grade 1 Students
56
45
Grade 2 Students
56
32
Grade 3 Students
51
43
Grade 4 Students
51
39
Grade 5 Students
52
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spencer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spencer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spencer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spencer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spencer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Middletown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawrence School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Middletown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spencer School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Middletown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawrence School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Middletown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spencer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Middletown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawrence School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Middletown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spencer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Middletown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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