James F Leonard Middle School serves 222 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 18% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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).
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)18%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)38%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
96%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend James F Leonard Middle School?
222 students attend James F Leonard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of James F Leonard Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James F Leonard Middle School?
James F Leonard Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James F Leonard Middle School offer ?
James F Leonard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James F Leonard Middle School part of?
James F Leonard Middle School is part of Lawrence School District.
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