Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-12, School For Exceptional Studies 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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School For Exceptional Studies's student population of 108 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School For Exceptional Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Exceptional Studies is 0.17, 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
#1591 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
91%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is School For Exceptional Studies's ranking?
School For Exceptional Studies is ranked #1591 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Exceptional Studies?
The graduation rate of School For Exceptional Studies is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend School For Exceptional Studies?
108 students attend School For Exceptional Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of School For Exceptional Studies students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Exceptional Studies?
School For Exceptional Studies has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does School For Exceptional Studies offer ?
School For Exceptional Studies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Exceptional Studies part of?
School For Exceptional Studies is part of Lawrence School District.
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