Summary:
The 01841 zip code of Lawrence, Massachusetts is home to 18 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. This diverse educational landscape serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with some notable standout schools and significant performance gaps between the charter and traditional public schools.
The Community Day Charter Public School stands out as the largest school in the area, with 1,195 students, and the highest MCAS proficiency rates across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is John K Tarbox, an elementary school with the highest MCAS proficiency rates among the traditional public schools. In contrast, the School for Exceptional Studies and RISE Academy serve students with unique needs and have significantly lower MCAS proficiency rates.
The data reveals a significant performance gap between the charter schools, such as Lawrence Family Development Charter School, and the traditional public schools in the Lawrence Public School District, which is ranked 340 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts. This suggests that the charter school model may be more effective in improving student outcomes in this area, though further investigation is needed to understand the underlying factors driving these differences.
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