Serving 188 students in grades 7-8, Henry K Oliver Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
96%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Henry K Oliver Middle School?
188 students attend Henry K Oliver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Henry K Oliver Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry K Oliver Middle School?
Henry K Oliver Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry K Oliver Middle School offer ?
Henry K Oliver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Henry K Oliver Middle School part of?
Henry K Oliver Middle School is part of Lawrence School District.
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