Is Leonard Middle School a good school?

Leonard Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Massachusetts middle schools.

How many students attend Leonard Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Leonard Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Leonard Middle School?

Students at Leonard Middle School are 98% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Leonard Middle School attend?

Students who attend Leonard Middle School usually go on to attend Lawrence High School

Leonard Middle School

Summary:

Leonard Middle School is a public middle school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 327 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Massachusetts middle schools, with significant challenges in academic performance, particularly on MCAS assessments.

Leonard Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 3.41% of students proficient or better in ELA in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 39.17%. The school's performance has declined over the years, and it struggles with the academic achievement of Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, nearby schools in the Andover and North Andover districts consistently outperform Leonard Middle School and the state averages on MCAS assessments.

The challenges facing Leonard Middle School are further compounded by the broader issues within the Lawrence school district, which ranks near the bottom of all districts in Massachusetts. Addressing these academic challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for struggling students, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all learners.

Detail:

Public 6-8

60 Allen Street
Lawrence, MA 01841

(978) 722-8159

District: Lawrence

SchoolDigger Rank:
486^th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,139

Students who attend Leonard Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lawrence High School

Feeder schools for Leonard Middle School:

Elementary:

Francis M Leahy

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.5%

African American:

1.9%

White:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leonard Middle School ranks worse than 98.6% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 8 ranked middle schools in the Lawrence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Leonard Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Lawrence School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.5%), African American (1.9%), White (0.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School is 14.1. 6 middle schools in the Lawrence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leonard Middle School is $18,139, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 middle schools in the Lawrence School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leonard Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leonard Middle School 486^th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Leonard Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lawrence:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence 340^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2015	29.98	323^rd	441	26.8%
2016	37.36	312^th	482	35.3%
2017	25.63	363^rd	487	25.5%
2018	35.15	321^st	484	33.7%
2019	30.97	350^th	498	29.7%
2021	17.30	415^th	501	17.2%
2022	18.09	414^th	497	16.7%
2023	5.76	488^th	501	2.6%
2024	6.40	486^th	493	1.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	66.25	16^th	127	87.4%
2019	57.36	31^st	138	77.5%
2021	55.45	23^rd	135	83.0%
2022	47.54	47^th	154	69.5%
2023	32.57	140^th	155	9.7%
2024	43.77	66^th	180	63.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	60.87	139^th	467	70.2%
2019	59.64	152^nd	484	68.6%
2021	31.54	348^th	489	28.8%
2022	29.94	367^th	503	27.0%
2023	16.36	438^th	444	1.4%
2024	26.07	342^nd	441	22.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	57.87	168^th	438	61.6%
2019	55.15	180^th	452	60.2%
2021	30.83	339^th	462	26.6%
2022	28.48	365^th	489	25.4%
2023	8.41	465^th	481	3.3%
2024	8.52	460^th	469	1.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	33.52	324^th	463	30.0%
2019	33.39	332^nd	478	30.5%
2021	21.23	386^th	483	20.1%
2022	16.28	420^th	494	15.0%
2023	5.53	483^rd	489	1.2%
2024	6.27	474^th	481	1.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	24.13	343^rd	417	17.7%
2019	23.82	342^nd	424	19.3%
2021	22.63	382^nd	431	11.4%
2022	17.55	441^st	445	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	37.34	297^th	466	36.3%
2019	29.45	344^th	478	28.0%
2021	15.18	427^th	485	12.0%
2022	20.60	403^rd	497	18.9%
2023	6.50	476^th	489	2.7%
2024	7.25	470^th	483	2.7%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.93	402^nd	491	18.1%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.66	299^th	339	11.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	61.92	90^th	309	70.9%
2019	59.14	109^th	322	66.1%
2021	35.49	210^th	335	37.3%
2022	32.46	244^th	368	33.7%
2023	12.60	352^nd	364	3.3%
2024	13.94	368^th	378	2.6%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Leonard Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2013	3	1	0	113	0	0	117
2014	9	4	1	341	1	0	356
2015	6	4	0	320	1	0	331
2016	9	4	0	339	0	0	352
2017	10	3	0	309	0	0	322
2018	6	3	1	287	0	0	297
2019	4	2	2	279	1	0	288
2020	6	1	1	291	1	1	301
2021	9	0	0	309	1	1	320
2022	9	1	0	330	0	0	340
2023	4	2	0	321	0	0	327
2024	2	6	0	313	0	0	321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leonard Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	117	9.0	13.0	97.4
2014	356	29.4	12.0	96.6
2015	331	30.0	11.0	93.7
2016	352	27.0	13.0	n/a
2017	322	26.9	11.9	n/a
2018	297	25.9	11.4	n/a
2019	288	26.1	11.0	n/a
2020	301	29.0	10.3	n/a
2021	320	30.0	10.6	n/a
2022	340	27.0	12.5	n/a
2023	327	21.7	15.0	n/a
2024	321	22.6	14.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leonard Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	117	9.0	13.0	97.4
2014	356	29.4	12.0	96.6
2015	331	30.0	11.0	93.7
2016	352	27.0	13.0	n/a
2017	322	26.9	11.9	n/a
2018	297	25.9	11.4	n/a
2019	288	26.1	11.0	n/a
2020	301	29.0	10.3	n/a
2021	320	30.0	10.6	n/a
2022	340	27.0	12.5	n/a
2023	327	21.7	15.0	n/a
2024	321	22.6	14.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leonard Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,186 (6.2%)	$17,802 (93.8%)	$18,988
2020	$992 (5.3%)	$17,857 (94.7%)	$18,849
2021	$1,729 (9.5%)	$16,410 (90.5%)	$18,139

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leonard Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 350^th of 498 Middle schools	Ranks 488^th of 501 Middle schools	27.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leonard Middle School)	36	7.6	28.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)	34	17.9	16.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	54	42.3	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Leonard Middle School)	50	3.3	46.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)	34	14.4	19.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	51	41	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Leonard Middle School)	30	2.9	27.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)	29	18.9	10.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	48	40.5	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Leonard Middle School)	30	1.9	28.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)	36	18.6	17.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	48	38.1	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Leonard Middle School)	34	10	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)	27	24.2	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	51	43.7	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Leonard Middle School)	44	6.1	37.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)	33	18.2	14.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	47	37.7	9.3%
8th Grade Science (Leonard Middle School)	29	4	25%
8th Grade Science (Lawrence)	23	17	6%
8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	46	40.9	5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Leonard Middle School)	34	6.8	27.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lawrence)	30	18.3	11.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Leonard Middle School)	42	3.7	38.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Lawrence)	31	17.3	13.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Leonard Middle School)	29	4	25%
All Grades Science (Lawrence)	25	16.5	8.5%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	288	327	13.5%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	279	321	15.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	4
Two or More Races	1	0	100%

Schools Near Leonard Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leonard Middle School	Public	6-8	60 Allen Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-8159	321	23	14.1		2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	313 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.4	486^th of 493 public middle schools	1.4%		5.8	488^th of 501 public middle schools	2.6%	2				3.9	5.0	1.7	3.4				3.9	2.0	9.5	5.5		2.6	2.6	$18,139	$1,729	$16,410
Oliver Middle School	Public	6-8	233 Haverhill Street	Lawrence	01840	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-8670	346	32	10.8		6 (1.7%)	5 (1.4%)	332 (96.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.1	414^th of 493 public middle schools	16.0%		13.5	439^th of 501 public middle schools	12.4%	25				11.4	14.8	25.5	17.1				10.5	10.2	25.5	15.2		14.7	14.7	$19,510	$1,693	$17,817
Parthum Middle School	Public	5-8	255 East Haverhill Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 691-7224	590	41	14.4		19 (3.2%)	8 (1.4%)	560 (94.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29	333^rd of 493 public middle schools	32.5%		31.5	332^nd of 501 public middle schools	33.7%	1			21.7	15.8	24.6	34.3	24.1			34.1	18.0	26.1	29.2	26.7	24.8	23.4	24.1	$14,321	$1,391	$12,931
Spark Academy	Public	6-8	165 Crawford Street	Lawrence	01843	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5993	445	40	11.0		15 (3.4%)	5 (1.1%)	422 (94.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.8	327^th of 493 public middle schools	33.7%		34	315^th of 501 public middle schools	37.1%	12				11.9	25.4	34.7	24.5				29.7	24.8	25.0	26.4		25.7	25.7	$15,746	$1,553	$14,193
Arlington Middle School	Public	5-8	150 Arlington Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5930	588	42	14.0		10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	572 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	13.8	441^st of 493 public middle schools	10.5%		13.6	438^th of 501 public middle schools	12.6%	3			8.7	9.7	7.8	14.6	10.4			5.8	7.5	13.2	24.5	13.4	14.7	12.6	13.4	$15,778	$1,530	$14,248
Guilmette Middle School	Public	5-8	80 Bodwell St	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-8270	464	46	9.9		7 (1.5%)	9 (1.9%)	440 (94.8%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19.7	392^nd of 493 public middle schools	20.5%		17.9	414^th of 501 public middle schools	17.4%	22			15.0	12.2	14.6	26.9	17.2			9.0	14.8	15.6	27.8	17.0	19.0	15.7	17.3	$17,864	$1,725	$16,139
Alexander B Bruce	Public	3-8	135 Butler Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5935	416	43	9.6		6 (1.4%)	10 (2.4%)	393 (94.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	14.6	432^nd of 493 public middle schools	12.4%		17.4	416^th of 501 public middle schools	17.0%	16	16.7	9.6	12.0	15.4	11.0	14.5	13.2	27.8	25.0	12.0	7.7	12.3	22.9	18.1	18.0	10.8	13.5	$17,417	$1,878	$15,539
Frost Middle School	Public	5-8	33 Hamlet Street	Lawrence	01843	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-8810	493	36	13.7		27 (5.5%)	10 (2.0%)	435 (88.2%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	21.6	380^th of 493 public middle schools	22.9%		26.8	359^th of 501 public middle schools	28.3%	21			23.3	27.3	16.8	24.8	23.0			19.8	23.2	11.5	18.0	18.0	21.6	18.8	20.1	$15,019	$1,831	$13,187
North Andover Middle	Public	6-8	495 Main Street	North Andover	01845	Essex County	North Andover	No	No	No	No	(978) 794-1870	1,017	75	13.5		703 (69.1%)	29 (2.9%)	168 (16.5%)	75 (7.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.6%)	77.3	102^nd of 493 public middle schools	79.3%		80.9	84^th of 501 public middle schools	83.2%	18				44.1	46.2	50.3	46.9				53.8	67.4	59.1	60.0		52.3	52.3	$14,847	$575	$14,273
Andover West Middle	Public	6-8	70 Shawsheen Road	Andover	01810	Essex County	Andover	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 247-5400	493	47	10.5		326 (66.1%)	14 (2.8%)	50 (10.1%)	92 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	93.5	31^st of 493 public middle schools	93.7%		90	52^nd of 501 public middle schools	89.6%	21				71.9	57.0	65.7	64.6				81.4	66.5	71.0	72.6		71.2	71.2	$20,124	$525	$19,599

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