Best middle schools in Lawrence (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 155Frost Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 508 students
- 243Guilmette Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 457 students
- 339Spark AcademyLawrence · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 437Leonard Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 310 students
- 531Alexander B BruceLawrence · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 627Parthum Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 585 students
- 726Oliver Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 348 students
- 826Arlington Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 543 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frost Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 2 | Guilmette Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 457 |
| 3 | Spark Academy Lawrence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 4 | Leonard Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.6 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 5 | Alexander B Bruce Lawrence · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Public | 31.1 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 6 | Parthum Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 27.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 585 |
| 7 | Oliver Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 8 | Arlington Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 25.8 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 543 |
Frost Middle School in Lawrence leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Lawrence with a Success Index (US) of 54.5. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Massachusetts middle schools rankings, every school on the Lawrence page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Lawrence?
Frost Middle School in Lawrence, Massachusetts ranks first among middle schools in Lawrence with a Success Index (US) of 54.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 508).
How are middle schools in Lawrence ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.