Summary:
The 01843 zip code area in Lawrence, Massachusetts is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with most students performing below state averages on standardized tests, a few schools stand out as relatively higher-performing. Spark Academy, a middle school, ranks 327 out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools and has the highest MCAS test scores in the area. Robert Frost, an elementary school, also performs better than the district average. However, the High School Learning Center stands out for its low graduation rate of 58.8%, significantly lower than the 86.5% rate at Lawrence High School.
Across the schools in the 01843 zip code, students come from predominantly Hispanic backgrounds, ranging from 86.71% to 98.39% Hispanic enrollment. Test scores on MCAS assessments are generally low, with most schools scoring well below state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Spending per student varies from $15,019 to $17,767, and student-teacher ratios range from 7.7 to 19.8 students per teacher.
The data reveals significant achievement gaps between the schools in this area and the state as a whole, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for students in the Lawrence district. While a few schools demonstrate that higher performance is possible, the concentration of disadvantaged students across the majority of schools in the 01843 zip code indicates the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students receive a quality education.
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