Lawrence JrSr High School

Summary:

Lawrence JrSr High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Lawrence, Michigan, with a student population of 212. The school is part of the Lawrence Public Schools district, which is ranked 447 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lawrence JrSr High School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (37.74%) compared to nearby schools, it has struggled with lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and increased chronic absenteeism over the past few years. The school consistently underperforms the state and nearby school averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points lower. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.49% to 70.45% over the past 3 years, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. In comparison, nearby schools like Paw Paw High School and Watervliet Senior High School generally outperform Lawrence JrSr High School on key metrics.

The analysis of Lawrence JrSr High School reveals a school that is struggling to maintain academic performance and student engagement, particularly among its growing Hispanic student population and economically disadvantaged students. Addressing chronic absenteeism, providing targeted academic support, and exploring ways to better support the socioeconomic needs of the student population will be crucial for the school to improve its outcomes and better serve the needs of its community.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 650 W Saint Joseph St
       Lawrence, MI  49064-9323


(269) 674-8232

District: Lawrence Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
509th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,781 Help


Feeder schools for Lawrence JrSr High School:

Elementary:    Lawrence Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.9%
Hispanic:
37.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Compare Details Lawrence JrSr High School ranks worse than 66.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lawrence JrSr High School ranks worse than 68.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.61. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lawrence JrSr High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), Hispanic (37.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence JrSr High School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Lawrence JrSr High School employs 14.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence JrSr High School is $15,781.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawrence JrSr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence JrSr High School 599th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Lawrence JrSr High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence JrSr High School 509th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Lawrence JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence Public Schools 447th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawrence JrSr High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.66 400th 806 50.4%
2007 51.00 525th 823 36.2%
2008 57.07 480th 839 42.8%
2009 76.86 159th 847 81.2%
2010 74.25 201st 851 76.4%
2011 54.52 509th 858 40.7%
2012 55.78 402nd 900 55.3%
2013 63.37 304th 919 66.9%
2014 56.28 411th 921 55.4%
2015 43.55 534th 919 41.9%
2016 47.47 460th 894 48.5%
2017 25.25 611th 821 25.6%
2018 29.52 633rd 838 24.5%
2019 28.23 573rd 792 27.7%
2023 41.01 503rd 883 43.0%
2024 31.55 599th 897 33.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 637th 815 21.8%
2019 23.56 557th 672 17.1%
2022 31.44 496th 691 28.2%
2023 58.83 271st 825 67.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.75 639th 794 19.5%
2019 24.22 523rd 658 20.5%
2023 39.58 454th 770 41.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.41 493rd 797 38.1%
2019 30.18 460th 639 28.0%
2022 19.69 552nd 658 16.1%
2023 42.01 432nd 776 44.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.02 210th 266 21.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.15 557th 678 17.8%
2019 35.39 399th 624 36.1%
2023 48.57 311th 688 54.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lawrence JrSr High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.75 358th 705 49.2%
2007 58.64 390th 767 49.2%
2008 73.42 220th 750 70.7%
2009 74.66 204th 754 72.9%
2010 68.52 307th 765 59.9%
2011 67.78 315th 784 59.8%
2012 64.88 280th 773 63.8%
2013 72.94 202nd 805 74.9%
2014 54.19 401st 799 49.8%
2015 62.62 319th 832 61.7%
2016 71.44 218th 852 74.4%
2017 56.22 322nd 835 61.4%
2018 50.22 405th 824 50.8%
2019 56.22 278th 666 58.3%
2021 20.54 477th 561 15.0%
2022 43.29 338th 531 36.3%
2023 13.54 639th 735 13.1%
2024 30.61 509th 743 31.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.21 363rd 755 51.9%
2019 70.87 122nd 532 77.1%
2021 30.79 310th 417 25.7%
2023 21.63 506th 614 17.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.02 471st 710 33.7%
2019 60.52 208th 554 62.5%
2021 12.62 434th 462 6.1%
2022 42.78 273rd 416 34.4%
2023 6.90 576th 611 5.7%
2024 15.40 527th 619 14.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.79 262nd 707 62.9%
2019 58.87 219th 543 59.7%
2021 23.72 377th 472 20.1%
2022 34.57 313th 440 28.9%
2023 34.61 406th 611 33.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.63 135th 201 32.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lawrence JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.70 301st 708 57.5%
2019 63.97 189th 582 67.5%
2021 6.97 505th 516 2.1%
2022 57.13 210th 492 57.3%
2023 10.01 607th 647 6.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of 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.

Lawrence JrSr High School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawrence JrSr High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 295 17 2 31 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 271 15 3 28 1 n/a n/a 0 318
1990 263 11 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1991 247 16 6 18 3 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 270 12 3 39 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 263 11 0 49 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 278 7 0 58 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 295 7 2 70 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 295 7 2 70 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 307 6 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 308 5 1 54 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1999 321 6 11 54 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2000 323 12 4 66 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2001 338 12 4 53 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 335 8 6 54 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2003 335 8 6 54 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2004 328 7 3 60 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 298 9 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 298 9 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 281 11 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 278 8 n/a 71 n/a n/a n/a 0 357
2009 272 6 1 69 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2010 270 7 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2011 245 3 0 77 0 0 3 0 328
2012 227 4 0 77 2 0 5 0 315
2013 206 4 1 90 1 0 6 0 308
2014 185 3 3 87 1 0 8 0 287
2015 192 3 0 94 1 0 8 0 298
2016 184 7 1 103 1 0 5 0 301
2017 187 5 2 106 1 0 6 0 307
2018 165 5 1 98 0 0 7 0 276
2019 178 5 2 102 0 0 6 0 293
2020 163 4 2 98 0 0 6 0 273
2021 158 5 1 84 0 0 7 0 255
2022 150 4 1 88 0 0 4 0 247
2023 127 1 0 80 0 0 4 0 212

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 Lawrence JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 n/a n/a n/a
1989 318 n/a n/a 25.2
1990 301 24.0 12.5 24.6
1991 290 n/a n/a n/a
1992 324 n/a n/a 28.7
1993 324 n/a 0.0 31.2
1994 344 19.9 17.3 30.8
1995 374 21.4 17.5 25.1
1996 374 21.4 17.5 25.1
1997 371 21.0 17.7 20.2
1998 369 22.0 16.8 22.5
1999 393 22.0 17.9 21.6
2000 406 26.0 15.6 26.4
2001 408 25.5 16.0 25.5
2002 405 42.0 9.6 22.5
2003 405 42.0 9.6 22.5
2004 400 24.4 16.4 26.5
2005 367 21.1 17.4 30
2006 368 21.2 17.4 35.1
2007 356 20.1 17.7 24.2
2008 357 21.1 16.9 35.3
2009 348 19.3 18.0 40.5
2010 348 19.4 17.9 53.2
2011 328 16.5 19.7 46.6
2012 315 16.5 19.0 46.3
2013 308 16.9 18.2 54.9
2014 287 17.7 16.1 51.9
2015 298 18.0 16.5 45.6
2016 301 16.0 18.8 54.8
2017 307 15.5 19.7 51.1
2018 276 15.2 18.0 62.7
2019 293 15.0 19.4 56.3
2020 273 16.0 17.0 59
2021 255 15.0 16.9 65.5
2022 247 14.3 17.1 70.4
2023 212 14.2 14.9 65.6

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 Lawrence JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 n/a n/a n/a
1989 318 n/a n/a 25.2
1990 301 24.0 12.5 24.6
1991 290 n/a n/a n/a
1992 324 n/a n/a 28.7
1993 324 n/a 0.0 31.2
1994 344 19.9 17.3 30.8
1995 374 21.4 17.5 25.1
1996 374 21.4 17.5 25.1
1997 371 21.0 17.7 20.2
1998 369 22.0 16.8 22.5
1999 393 22.0 17.9 21.6
2000 406 26.0 15.6 26.4
2001 408 25.5 16.0 25.5
2002 405 42.0 9.6 22.5
2003 405 42.0 9.6 22.5
2004 400 24.4 16.4 26.5
2005 367 21.1 17.4 30
2006 368 21.2 17.4 35.1
2007 356 20.1 17.7 24.2
2008 357 21.1 16.9 35.3
2009 348 19.3 18.0 40.5
2010 348 19.4 17.9 53.2
2011 328 16.5 19.7 46.6
2012 315 16.5 19.0 46.3
2013 308 16.9 18.2 54.9
2014 287 17.7 16.1 51.9
2015 298 18.0 16.5 45.6
2016 301 16.0 18.8 54.8
2017 307 15.5 19.7 51.1
2018 276 15.2 18.0 62.7
2019 293 15.0 19.4 56.3
2020 273 16.0 17.0 59
2021 255 15.0 16.9 65.5
2022 247 14.3 17.1 70.4
2023 212 14.2 14.9 65.6

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 Lawrence JrSr High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $692 (7.7%) $8,321 (92.3%) $9,013
2020 $927 (9.3%) $8,999 (90.7%) $9,926
2021 $1,245 (11.3%) $9,801 (88.7%) $11,046
2022 $2,116 (17.9%) $9,700 (82.1%) $11,816
2023 $2,873 (18.2%) $12,908 (81.8%) $15,781

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence JrSr High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 573rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 503rd of 883 Middle schools
 15.4%
Ranks 278th of 666 High schoolsRanks 639th of 735 High schools
 45.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence JrSr High School)30.417.9
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Public Schools)30.417.9
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lawrence JrSr High School)15.220
 4.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lawrence Public Schools)15.220
 4.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence JrSr High School)52.260
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Public Schools)52.260
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence JrSr High School)28.333.3
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Public Schools)28.333.3
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Lawrence JrSr High School)57.116.7
 40.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Lawrence Public Schools)57.116.7
 40.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Lawrence JrSr High School)57.130.6
 26.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Lawrence Public Schools)57.130.6
 26.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence JrSr High School)25.726.8
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Public Schools)25.726.8
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.330
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students293212
 27.6%
African American51
 80%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic10280
 21.6%
Pacific Islander00
White178127
 28.7%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%65.6%
 9.3%


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Lawrence JrSr High School ranks 509th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lawrence JrSr High School are 60% White, 38% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Lawrence JrSr High School.

Lawrence JrSr High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lawrence Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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