South Lawrence East Elementary School serves 704 students in grades 1-5.
South Lawrence East Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Lawrence East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Lawrence East Elementary School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Lawrence East Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Lawrence East Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
93%
22%
Black
2%
10%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Lawrence East Elementary School's ranking?
South Lawrence East Elementary School is ranked #1565 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend South Lawrence East Elementary School?
704 students attend South Lawrence East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Lawrence East Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lawrence East Elementary School?
South Lawrence East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Lawrence East Elementary School offer ?
South Lawrence East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Lawrence East Elementary School part of?
South Lawrence East Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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