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.
九游体育s 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
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 Students
24 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,638 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
30%
# Black Students
273 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
12%
16%
# White Students
187 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
9%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
134
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
39
35,972
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 九游体育s (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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