Arlington Middle School vs Lawrence Family Development Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 992 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
543 students
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Lawrence · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
899 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle School Lawrence, Massachusetts | Lawrence Family Development Charter School Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 300 | #390 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12702 of 15,369 | #12205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 543 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 55% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Family Development Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 25.8).
- •Lawrence Family Development Charter School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Lawrence Family Development Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Arlington Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Lawrence Family Development Charter School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 543.
- •Arlington Middle School is a public school while Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington Middle School better than Lawrence Family Development Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Family Development Charter School ranks higher (68.7 vs 25.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arlington Middle School and Lawrence Family Development Charter School?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle School: 543. Lawrence Family Development Charter School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle School and Lawrence Family Development Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Arlington Middle School is 281st of 300 and Lawrence Family Development Charter School is 390th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).