Serving 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lawrence Family Development Charter 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 is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Family Development Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lawrence Family Development Charter School's student population of 879 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Rankings
Lawrence Family Development Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Family Development Charter School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Family Development Charter School's ranking?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is ranked #1004 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lawrence Family Development Charter School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Family Development Charter School?
879 students attend Lawrence Family Development Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lawrence Family Development Charter School 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?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence Family Development Charter School offer ?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawrence Family Development Charter School part of?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is part of Lawrence Family Development Charter School District.
School Reviews
3 7/10/2020
This school destroyed so many kids who entered happy and innocent. By the time my graduating class left, there were dozens of kids with mental scars that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Don't get me wrong, the education is great and made high school the easiest thing to ever complete, but the environment isn't the best.
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