Lawrence Family Development Charter School vs School for Exceptional Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 825 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Lawrence · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
899 students
School for Exceptional Studies
Lawrence · Public other · Grades 1–12
118 students
| Measure | Lawrence Family Development Charter School Lawrence, Massachusetts | School for Exceptional Studies Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #390 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #12205 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 899 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 3.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 2.5% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Family Development Charter School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 2.5%).
- •Lawrence Family Development Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 2.5%).
- •School for Exceptional Studies does better on students per teacher (3.8 vs 12.8).
- •Lawrence Family Development Charter School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 118.
- •Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a charter school while School for Exceptional Studies is a public 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 Lawrence Family Development Charter School better than School for Exceptional Studies?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lawrence Family Development Charter School and School for Exceptional Studies?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School: 899. School for Exceptional Studies: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Family Development Charter School and School for Exceptional Studies rank in Massachusetts?
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is 390th of 1,009 and School for Exceptional Studies is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).