Pierce vs. Lawrence
Should I attend Pierce or Lawrence? 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
Pierce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
721 students
592 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#133 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
72
Grade 1 Students
78
80
Grade 2 Students
73
65
Grade 3 Students
75
58
Grade 4 Students
81
79
Grade 5 Students
69
54
Grade 6 Students
77
68
Grade 7 Students
95
62
Grade 8 Students
99
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
32%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
48%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%