Lawrence School

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Lawrence School ranks 370 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Lawrence School is an elementary school located in Middletown, CT, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 329. It is part of the Middletown School District, which is ranked 125 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lawrence School has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of non-white students (51.98% vs. 33.92-48.13% at nearby schools like Moody School). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC/NGSS test scores, is generally lower than the Middletown School District and the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in NGSS/Science was 32.7% at Lawrence School, compared to 47.1% for the Middletown School District and 50.8% for the state. Lawrence School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.47%) compared to the surrounding schools (25.12-66.52%).

Lawrence School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the past several years, from a ranking of 239 out of 522 Connecticut elementary schools and a 3-star rating in 2018-2019 to a ranking of 370 out of 497 schools and a 1-star rating in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance is lower for male students compared to female students, and while Lawrence School's performance is generally lower than the Middletown School District and state averages, there are some nearby schools, such as Moody School, that perform significantly better.

Detail:

Public K-5

Kaplan Dr.
Middletown, CT 06457

(860) 632-2158

District: Middletown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
370^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,445

Students who attend Lawrence School usually attend:

Middle:	Beman Middle School
High:	Middletown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.1%

African American:

18.7%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawrence School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Middletown School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Lawrence School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), African American (18.7%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence School is 13.1. 5 elementary schools in the Middletown School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lawrence School employs 24.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence School is $20,445, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Middletown School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lawrence School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Middletown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown School District 125^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawrence School

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	40.94	399^th	570	30.0%
2007	30.15	451^st	568	20.6%
2008	70.33	215^th	565	61.9%
2009	60.61	302^nd	566	46.6%
2010	54.05	348^th	579	39.9%
2011	52.50	351^st	565	37.9%
2012	57.53	320^th	564	43.3%
2013	55.43	318^th	557	42.9%
2015	58.43	256^th	551	53.5%
2016	48.40	273^rd	518	47.3%
2017	45.27	288^th	519	44.5%
2018	37.27	335^th	532	37.0%
2019	57.46	239^th	522	54.2%
2021	33.81	343^rd	538	36.2%
2022	24.93	347^th	490	29.2%
2023	25.24	343^rd	491	30.1%
2024	19.12	370^th	497	25.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.66	259^th	455	43.1%
2023	18.50	191^st	230	17.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.40	335^th	445	24.7%
2023	15.51	201^st	231	13.0%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut 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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawrence School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	338	67	6	15	1	n/a	n/a	427
1989	341	50	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	411
1990	265	58	7	7	n/a	n/a	n/a	337
1991	181	61	9	12	0	n/a	n/a	263
1992	173	53	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	249
1993	148	62	13	14	0	n/a	n/a	237
1994	161	81	15	25	0	n/a	n/a	282
1995	210	129	17	24	1	n/a	n/a	381
1996	210	129	17	24	1	n/a	n/a	381
1997	194	121	13	17	0	n/a	n/a	345
1998	181	101	15	28	0	n/a	n/a	325
1999	183	102	18	18	0	n/a	n/a	321
2000	202	103	18	26	0	n/a	n/a	349
2001	182	97	24	35	0	n/a	n/a	338
2002	181	91	27	18	0	n/a	n/a	317
2003	181	91	27	18	0	n/a	n/a	317
2004	170	71	28	38	0	n/a	n/a	307
2005	166	72	30	47	2	n/a	n/a	317
2006	185	86	45	44	2	n/a	n/a	362
2007	168	72	48	46	1	n/a	n/a	335
2008	142	66	47	30	1	n/a	n/a	286
2009	166	59	51	37	1	n/a	n/a	314
2010	174	76	58	37	1	n/a	n/a	346
2011	186	64	61	46	3	0	17	377
2012	175	64	52	42	2	0	15	350
2013	172	55	45	31	0	0	24	327
2014	167	44	32	29	0	0	31	303
2015	133	46	34	38	0	0	30	281
2016	123	49	38	41	0	0	29	280
2017	117	49	44	38	0	0	30	278
2018	121	46	43	53	0	0	30	293
2019	121	48	41	59	0	0	27	296
2020	139	50	36	54	0	0	38	317
2021	128	63	31	42	1	1	38	304
2022	151	70	28	28	0	2	43	322
2023	158	65	26	42	0	0	38	329
2024	148	60	25	44	0	0	44	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 Lawrence School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	26.0	16.4	n/a
1989	411	27.0	15.2	n/a
1990	337	22.0	15.3	n/a
1991	263	18.7	14.0	n/a
1992	249	20.5	12.1	17.7
1993	237	20.1	11.8	1.7
1994	282	21.1	13.4	33.7
1995	381	25.6	14.9	29.1
1996	381	25.6	14.9	29.1
1997	345	25.6	13.5	27.5
1998	325	23.8	13.7	29.8
1999	321	26.5	12.1	42.4
2000	349	27.9	12.5	39.3
2001	338	29.1	11.6	n/a
2002	317	28.4	11.2	33.1
2003	317	28.4	11.2	33.1
2004	307	27.2	11.3	30.6
2005	317	22.6	14.0	n/a
2006	362	21.4	16.9	28.5
2007	335	24.3	13.8	28.1
2008	286	25.6	11.2	26.6
2009	314	24.8	14.4	24.2
2010	346	21.8	15.8	29.5
2011	377	22.2	16.9	25.5
2012	350	23.2	15.0	26.9
2013	327	22.3	14.6	25.7
2014	303	22.2	13.6	29.4
2015	281	21.0	13.3	27.8
2016	280	20.0	14.0	27.9
2017	278	22.2	12.5	27
2018	293	20.7	14.1	29.4
2019	296	19.0	15.5	29.1
2020	317	21.0	15.0	39.7
2021	304	23.0	13.1	28.9
2022	322	20.8	15.4	22.4
2023	329	23.4	14.0	36.5
2024	321	24.4	13.1	40.5

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	26.0	16.4	n/a
1989	411	27.0	15.2	n/a
1990	337	22.0	15.3	n/a
1991	263	18.7	14.0	n/a
1992	249	20.5	12.1	17.7
1993	237	20.1	11.8	1.7
1994	282	21.1	13.4	33.7
1995	381	25.6	14.9	29.1
1996	381	25.6	14.9	29.1
1997	345	25.6	13.5	27.5
1998	325	23.8	13.7	29.8
1999	321	26.5	12.1	42.4
2000	349	27.9	12.5	39.3
2001	338	29.1	11.6	n/a
2002	317	28.4	11.2	33.1
2003	317	28.4	11.2	33.1
2004	307	27.2	11.3	30.6
2005	317	22.6	14.0	n/a
2006	362	21.4	16.9	28.5
2007	335	24.3	13.8	28.1
2008	286	25.6	11.2	26.6
2009	314	24.8	14.4	24.2
2010	346	21.8	15.8	29.5
2011	377	22.2	16.9	25.5
2012	350	23.2	15.0	26.9
2013	327	22.3	14.6	25.7
2014	303	22.2	13.6	29.4
2015	281	21.0	13.3	27.8
2016	280	20.0	14.0	27.9
2017	278	22.2	12.5	27
2018	293	20.7	14.1	29.4
2019	296	19.0	15.5	29.1
2020	317	21.0	15.0	39.7
2021	304	23.0	13.1	28.9
2022	322	20.8	15.4	22.4
2023	329	23.4	14.0	36.5
2024	321	24.4	13.1	40.5

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 School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,556
2019	$17,464
2020	$17,866
2021	$19,714
2022	$19,379
2023	$20,445

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence 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 239^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 343^rd of 491 Elementary schools	24.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence School)	56.5	36.4	20.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)	51.1	45.3	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence School)	67.4	29.6	37.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)	52.3	38.3	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence School)	66.7	40.7	26%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)	49.7	50.9	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence School)	60	29.6	30.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)	47.6	43.9	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence School)	55.8	44.3	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)	56.7	43.4	13.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence School)	48.8	21.3	27.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)	41.4	30.9	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	296	329	11.1%
African American	48	65	35.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	41	26	36.6%
Hispanic	59	42	28.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	158	30.6%
Two or More Races	27	38	40.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	36.5%	7.4%

Schools Near Lawrence School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Lawrence School	Public	K-5	Kaplan Dr.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 632-2158	321	24	13.1	40.5%	148 (46.1%)	60 (18.7%)	44 (13.7%)	25 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (13.7%)	19.1	370^th of 497 public elementary schools	25.6%		25.2	343^rd of 491 public elementary schools	30.1%	27	32.7	29.4	34.0	38.2	33.3	32.0	18.2	$20,445
Spencer School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Westfield St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 344-0711	254	20	12.6	59.1%	100 (39.4%)	56 (22.0%)	48 (18.9%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	37 (14.6%)	30.1	326^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.4%		39	284^th of 491 public elementary schools	42.2%	42		36.6	44.7		36.6	44.7	32.6	$24,625
MacDonough School	Public	K-5	66 Spring St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 347-8553	226	16	13.7	62.4%	68 (30.1%)	53 (23.5%)	67 (29.6%)	13 (5.8%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)	36.6	299^th of 497 public elementary schools	39.8%		38.7	285^th of 491 public elementary schools	42.0%	14	64.1	25.0	36.2	62.5		21.7		$23,834
Moody School	Public	K-5	300 Country Club Rd.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 347-2561	214	20	10.9	27.6%	107 (50.0%)	32 (15.0%)	30 (14.0%)	20 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (10.7%)	76.8	131^st of 497 public elementary schools	73.6%		79.8	114^th of 491 public elementary schools	76.8%	17		67.6	66.7	77.8	67.6	69.7	55.6	$26,026
Edna C. Stevens School	Public	PK, KG-2	25 Court St.	Cromwell	06416	Middlesex County	Cromwell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 632-4866	450	37	12.1	31.3%	294 (65.3%)	20 (4.4%)	66 (14.7%)	24 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.2%)								(n/a)								$16,476
Richard D. Hubbard School	Public	K-5	139 Grove St.	East Berlin	06023	Hartford County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 828-4119	223	18	12.6	33.2%	169 (75.8%)	9 (4.0%)	31 (13.9%)	11 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	86.6	56^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.7%		86.1	71^st of 491 public elementary schools	85.5%	15			77.8	69.4		84.4		$19,879
Woodside Intermediate School	Public	3-5	30 Woodside Rd.	Cromwell	06416	Middlesex County	Cromwell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 632-3564	439	31	14.3	29.8%	291 (66.3%)	23 (5.2%)	71 (16.2%)	22 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	49	253^rd of 497 public elementary schools	49.1%		50.4	238^th of 491 public elementary schools	51.5%	15	60.0	45.7	40.3	54.8	57.0	48.6	46.7	$16,648
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-1	81 High St.	Portland	06480	Middlesex County	Portland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 342-3131	228	19	11.9	25.0%	178 (78.1%)	8 (3.5%)	30 (13.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)								(n/a)								$19,163
Gildersleeve School	Public	2-4	565 Main St.	Portland	06480	Middlesex County	Portland School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 342-0411	269	24	11.2	33.8%	188 (69.9%)	10 (3.7%)	47 (17.5%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	84.7	76^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.7%		74.8	142^nd of 491 public elementary schools	71.1%	66		73.6	74.3		69.4	78.1		$18,615
Snow School	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Wadsworth St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 347-2579	344	25	13.9	54.7%	134 (39.0%)	68 (19.8%)	82 (23.8%)	26 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.6%)	59.6	211^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.5%		45.5	260^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.0%	49		59.5	47.4	61.5				$22,120

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence School

What district is Lawrence School in?

Middletown School District

What is the racial makeup of Lawrence School?

Students at Lawrence School are 46% White, 19% African American, 14% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Is Lawrence School a good school?

Lawrence School ranks 370^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lawrence School attend?

Students who attend Lawrence School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beman Middle School
High : Middletown High School

How many students attend Lawrence School?

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

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