Lawrence Middle School

Summary:

Lawrence Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, part of the Lawrence Township Public School District. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic metrics, particularly in Algebra I and across various student subgroups.

Lawrence Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 66.7% of 7th-grade students and 63.9% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 55.7% and 55.3%, respectively. In mathematics, 42.9% of 7th-grade students and 6.9% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, surpassing the state averages of 33.8% and 17.8%. The school's Algebra I performance is particularly impressive, with 88.3% of 8th-grade students and 88.3% of students in the Algebra I end-of-course exam being proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 66% and 35.1%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School in Trenton, Lawrence Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's diverse student population, low chronic absenteeism rates, and strong academic performance across various subgroups make it a standout in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2455 Princeton Pike
       Lawrenceville, NJ  08648-3938


(609) 671-5520

District: Lawrence Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,790 Help


Students who attend Lawrence Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lawrence High School

Feeder schools for Lawrence Middle School:

Elementary:    Ben Franklin Elementary
    Eldridge Park School
    Lawrenceville Elementary School
    Slackwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.3%
Hispanic:
20.2%
Asian:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Compare Details Lawrence Middle School ranks better than 67.9% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.23. (See more...)
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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 Student population at Lawrence Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.3%), Hispanic (20.2%), Asian (18%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence Middle School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence Middle School is $12,790.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lawrence Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence Middle School 240th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Lawrence Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence Township Public School District 231st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawrence Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.35 292nd 574 49.1%
2004 63.61 285th 588 51.5%
2005 52.81 368th 599 38.6%
2006 58.50 342nd 615 44.4%
2007 60.61 327th 631 48.2%
2008 60.32 330th 640 48.4%
2009 60.71 335th 664 49.5%
2010 63.00 305th 677 54.9%
2011 65.65 281st 684 58.9%
2012 62.65 314th 677 53.6%
2013 60.18 338th 704 52.0%
2014 60.90 331st 717 53.8%
2015 56.58 300th 713 57.9%
2016 67.01 213th 713 70.1%
2017 70.94 199th 712 72.1%
2018 66.60 226th 716 68.4%
2019 66.60 235th 745 68.5%
2022 55.82 293rd 745 60.7%
2023 63.23 240th 748 67.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.66 29th 202 85.6%
2023 45.23 136th 288 52.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.54 283rd 471 39.9%
2019 33.03 321st 492 34.8%
2022 51.14 187th 535 65.0%
2023 60.34 139th 505 72.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.23 115th 522 78.0%
2019 60.36 145th 541 73.2%
2022 50.28 219th 549 60.1%
2023 59.03 151st 568 73.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.99 233rd 680 65.7%
2019 65.50 242nd 703 65.6%
2022 58.75 275th 726 62.1%
2023 61.49 253rd 720 64.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.08 220th 675 67.4%
2019 66.30 227th 697 67.4%
2022 48.62 332nd 730 54.5%
2023 62.86 237th 718 67.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.87 132nd 200 34.0%
2019 30.99 145th 199 27.1%
2022 41.57 127th 200 36.5%
2023 48.07 119th 201 40.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.73 68th 326 79.1%
2019 76.26 49th 326 85.0%
2022 44.91 173rd 356 51.4%
2023 62.51 92nd 361 74.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.18 267th 504 47.0%
2019 57.69 190th 524 63.7%
2022 43.45 305th 591 48.4%
2023 48.48 261st 587 55.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lawrence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.99 142nd 497 71.4%
2019 66.41 151st 504 70.0%
2022 44.54 275th 512 46.3%
2023 57.87 199th 509 60.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 13, 2017

Open Quote Lawrence Middle School was a very positive experience for our son. He loved all of his classes and teachers. They have a terrific GT program. Lawrence Middle School is a state and National School of character and also received a Sustainable Jersey award for sustainable practices. The kids are genuinely nice at Lawrence Middle. We loved it. Mindy Milavsky does a terrific job! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lawrence Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 39 20 7 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1989 293 51 35 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 313 68 32 7 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1991 321 47 36 10 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1992 306 41 45 9 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 339 56 32 10 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 329 70 35 12 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1995 400 93 47 22 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 400 93 47 22 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 379 87 40 24 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 349 102 53 27 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 403 99 54 38 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 404 95 51 45 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2002 446 104 64 39 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2003 446 104 64 39 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2004 437 97 62 42 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2005 409 118 65 37 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2006 381 117 72 48 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 344 108 67 72 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2008 310 104 72 74 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2009 305 122 75 81 0 1 13 0 597
2010 296 114 78 80 2 0 18 0 588
2011 290 106 81 84 1 0 22 0 584
2012 297 93 79 83 0 0 26 0 578
2013 325 90 82 90 0 0 23 0 610
2014 301 96 80 91 0 0 33 0 601
2015 263 89 107 83 0 0 27 0 569
2016 258 104 123 90 0 0 20 0 595
2017 255 100 120 99 0 0 26 0 600
2018 239 95 109 128 0 0 25 0 596
2019 245 89 96 127 0 1 26 0 584
2020 285 87 100 119 0 1 30 0 622
2021 253 84 100 132 0 0 34 0 603
2022 210 84 93 129 0 1 41 0 558
2023 205 89 99 111 1 0 44 0 549

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 27.0 13.2 n/a
1989 385 28.0 13.7 n/a
1990 420 30.0 14.0 4
1991 414 30.0 13.8 2.2
1992 401 28.0 14.3 4
1993 438 31.8 13.8 5.7
1994 446 33.0 13.5 9.2
1995 562 37.0 15.2 7.5
1996 562 37.0 15.2 7.5
1998 530 39.0 13.6 7.7
1999 531 41.5 12.8 10
2000 594 44.0 13.5 15.2
2001 595 44.3 13.4 12.3
2002 655 47.0 13.9 4.3
2003 655 47.0 13.9 4.3
2004 639 44.0 14.5 14.4
2005 630 41.0 15.4 n/a
2006 619 45.0 13.8 13.9
2007 592 50.0 11.8 19.1
2008 560 36.0 15.6 17.1
2009 597 48.4 10.6 18.6
2010 588 39.0 15.0 18.2
2011 584 36.5 16.0 19
2012 578 42.3 13.6 19.4
2013 610 49.0 12.4 19
2014 601 48.0 12.5 24.6
2015 569 50.0 11.3 24.6
2016 595 50.0 11.9 25.2
2017 600 50.4 11.9 25
2018 596 49.5 12.0 24.7
2019 584 50.5 11.5 27.7
2020 622 52.0 11.9 27.7
2021 603 n/a n/a 29
2022 558 51.5 10.8 25.6
2023 549 50.5 10.8 30.2

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 27.0 13.2 n/a
1989 385 28.0 13.7 n/a
1990 420 30.0 14.0 4
1991 414 30.0 13.8 2.2
1992 401 28.0 14.3 4
1993 438 31.8 13.8 5.7
1994 446 33.0 13.5 9.2
1995 562 37.0 15.2 7.5
1996 562 37.0 15.2 7.5
1998 530 39.0 13.6 7.7
1999 531 41.5 12.8 10
2000 594 44.0 13.5 15.2
2001 595 44.3 13.4 12.3
2002 655 47.0 13.9 4.3
2003 655 47.0 13.9 4.3
2004 639 44.0 14.5 14.4
2005 630 41.0 15.4 n/a
2006 619 45.0 13.8 13.9
2007 592 50.0 11.8 19.1
2008 560 36.0 15.6 17.1
2009 597 48.4 10.6 18.6
2010 588 39.0 15.0 18.2
2011 584 36.5 16.0 19
2012 578 42.3 13.6 19.4
2013 610 49.0 12.4 19
2014 601 48.0 12.5 24.6
2015 569 50.0 11.3 24.6
2016 595 50.0 11.9 25.2
2017 600 50.4 11.9 25
2018 596 49.5 12.0 24.7
2019 584 50.5 11.5 27.7
2020 622 52.0 11.9 27.7
2021 603 n/a n/a 29
2022 558 51.5 10.8 25.6
2023 549 50.5 10.8 30.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawrence Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $225 (1.8%) $12,565 (98.2%) $12,790

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence 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 235th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 240th of 748 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Middle School)74.566.7
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Township Public School District)74.566.7
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Middle School)52.542.9
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Township Public School District)52.542.9
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Middle School)70.363.9
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Township Public School District)70.363.9
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Middle School)27.96.9
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Township Public School District)27.96.9
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Lawrence Middle School)9988.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Lawrence Township Public School District)9988.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Lawrence Middle School)9988.3
 10.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lawrence Township Public School District)48.240.2
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students584549
 6%
African American8989
American Indian01
Asian9699
 3.1%
Hispanic127111
 12.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White245205
 16.3%
Two or More Races2644
 69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.7%30.2%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Lawrence Middle School.

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

Students at Lawrence Middle School are 37% White, 20% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Lawrence Middle School ranks 240th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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