Lawrence vs. Pierce
Should I attend Lawrence or Pierce? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Pierce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lawrence ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 721 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pierce ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
592 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#101 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
74
Grade 1 Students
80
78
Grade 2 Students
65
73
Grade 3 Students
58
75
Grade 4 Students
79
81
Grade 5 Students
54
69
Grade 6 Students
68
77
Grade 7 Students
62
95
Grade 8 Students
54
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
23%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
41%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%