Summary:
The city of Lawrenceville, New Jersey is home to 7 schools in the Lawrence Township Public School District, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and more average-performing schools, with several standout institutions that parents may want to consider.
Lawrence Middle School is a top-ranked school in the district, ranking 225 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong performance on English Language Arts and Algebra I tests, with 66.4% and 98% proficiency rates respectively. At the elementary level, Lawrenceville Elementary School and Slackwood Elementary School also stand out, ranking 213 and 276 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools respectively, and earning 4-star ratings.
While the district maintains consistent 3-star ratings across all schools, there are some notable differences in performance and student demographics. Lawrence High School has a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, but the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is higher than the state average. Additionally, there are socioeconomic disparities, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 12.84% at Ben Franklin Elementary to 48.74% at Slackwood Elementary.
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