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Pierce vs. Lawrence

Should you attend Pierce or Lawrence? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Pierce
50 School Street
Brookline, MA 02446
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Lawrence
27 Francis Street
Brookline, MA 02446
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Pierce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pierce ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lawrence ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
668 students
615 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pierce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawrence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pierce.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawrence.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pierce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawrence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pierce with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brookline School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brookline School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#89 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#142 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pierce, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawrence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in MA)
72%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pierce by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lawrence by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
68
Grade 1 Students
62
82
Grade 2 Students
78
70
Grade 3 Students
78
77
Grade 4 Students
74
69
Grade 5 Students
78
60
Grade 6 Students
83
75
Grade 7 Students
63
51
Grade 8 Students
84
63
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pierce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawrence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pierce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawrence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pierce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawrence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pierce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawrence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pierce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawrence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pierce, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawrence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pierce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawrence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pierce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawrence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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