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Lawrence Family Development Charter School District

355 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 879 students in Lawrence Family Development Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Lawrence Family Development Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,835 Schools
# Students
879 Students
915,983 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
77,684 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lawrence Family Development Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#308 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
42%
39%
44%
35-39%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
98%
25%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
1%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,884 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,463 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,884
$23,854
Spending / Student
$14,463
$24,611

Best Lawrence Family Development Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34 West Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Gr: PK-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lawrence Family Development Charter School District?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 879 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Family Development Charter School District?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School District is ranked #314 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Family Development Charter School District?
98% of Lawrence Family Development Charter School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Family Development Charter School District?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lawrence Family Development Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,463 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 879 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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