Lawrence Unified School District
- LAWRENCE, KS
School District
Lawrence Unified School District
- LAWRENCE, KS
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 29 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Elementary Schools in Lawrence Unified School District
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
44%
Percent Proficient - Math
38%
Average Graduation Rate
83%
Average SAT
1320
184 responses
Average ACT
27
770 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
11,802
Free or Reduced Lunch
35.8%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$43,924
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.8%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,409 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$53,639
National
$62,843Median Rent
$924
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$195,500
National
$217,500Lawrence Unified School District Reviews
Rating 3.83 out of 5 29 reviews
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Lawrence Unified School District is a very average school district; however, it prides itself on its "progressiveness". To Lawrence Public Schools (LPS), diversity is a word, and it stops there. The school board and administrators love to throw around words and phrases like "inclusiveness" and "action plans", but these so-called plans never get put into action. A standard facet of education is data surveying conducted regularly. Whenever teachers, parents, or students ask to review this data, the administration is less than forthcoming.
I love the relationships with teachers! The teachers are warm, welcoming, and encourage you to reach your full potential! I remember being excited to go to school every morning- I was extremely proud of my elementary and middle school! Once I was enrolled in 9th grade, that's when I became subject to bullying, as well as micro-aggressions (as an African American). The administration at my high school, Free State High School, truly had great intentions when it came to making students feel safe within the confines of high school; however, there is only so much the administration and teachers can do when the bullying goes on social media and within social circles, or "clicks". I loved going to Lawrence Public Schools!
I find that a lot of their teachers really value their students and genuinely care about them as people, outside of the classroom. They also work with students to help them better achieve, even if it's outside of classroom norms. On the other hand, the administration is notorious for being ineffective in helping students, and it requires a lot of connections and work to get the help students need. Personally, I have had a lot of luck in earning accommodations through my relationships to social workers and teachers in the schools, but I know far too many people who haven't had the same luck as myself. At the classroom level, I'd give 5 stars any day, but with the administration issues, it brings my overall rating down.