Lawrence Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (13-14)
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)59%
30%
Black
(13-14)41%
23%
White
(13-14)n/a
41%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
96%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Academy?
79 students attend Lawrence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lawrence Academy students are Hispanic, and 41% of students are Black.
What grades does Lawrence Academy offer ?
Lawrence Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence Academy part of?
Lawrence Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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