For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,202 students in Lawrence Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lawrence Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,202 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lawrence Union Free School District, which is ranked #648 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#635 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
74%
30%
% Black
12%
16%
% White
9%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $69,813 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $62,391 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$69,813
$31,307
Spending / Student
$62,391
$32,183
Best Lawrence Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Grades: 1-6
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Primary School At #2 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Donahue Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Grades: 1-4
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Grades: 7-8
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Grades: K-2
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,202 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District is ranked #648 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Union Free School District?
74% of Lawrence Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Union Free School District?
Lawrence Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lawrence Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $62,391 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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