Lawrence School
- Public
- FALMOUTH, MA
Public School
Lawrence School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 7-8
- FALMOUTH, MA
- Rating 3.2 out of 5 10 reviews
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- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$75,548
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,238
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$437,200
National
$229,800Students
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
510
Free or Reduced Lunch
34%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$76,737
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.9%
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Lawrence school was a public school that tries to act like a private school, but is still painfully obvious that its a public school. Though the academics and learning is well, as well as many wonderful teachers, the school itself is below average. The food they're was anything but healthy, and not only looked by tasted disgusting. I remember the cheese on the pizza they served us smelling like feet. And then, there's the proportions of it. And don't get me wrong, I was able to eat from home, and would often. But not everyone has that option. I remember them only giving us three chicken nuggets, and if we wanted more, they charged us extra. And the bullying there is horrible. If a kid is caught in the act of it, the punishments would be severe, yet teachers still ignore the obvious signs.
My experience with Lawrence was very good, all though I was only there for my 7th grade and it was cut short due to Covid-19. There are only enough good teachers for one team. The enrichment program is very engaging and the sports are very good, I wish they had a Hockey team though. The kids who complain about the dress code clearly have never wore a suit and tie to school, it really isn't that bad. The way the staff handle bullying and other situations, although it doesn't happen often, is very good. The lunch and food was very good. They have programs to have free or reduced lunch, they also have a breakfast program which was new last year.
The school is very serious when it comes to bullying. No one is allowed to get away with it if it is reported; if it isn't, however, there's likely no way anything will be done. There's not a lot of cameras to see what's going on around the building.
Personal safety wise, people are pretty secure. There's no metal detectors and when I went there two years ago there was a single (I think she was unarmed) cop who stood in the lunch room. I didn't see her anywhere else in the building though. As with all schools, there are always kids who can't control themselves and sometimes it's difficult for the administration to get IEP's or school of choice for the kids. What I mean is, there's always some danger from other students, but I've never heard of any serious threats from Lawrence.
We do have random fire drills, lockdowns, and searches. I believe the dogs were brought in once when I was in 7th grade.
The school nurse is pretty average. Probably could handle situations better though.
We don't really have many health programs. We have a mandatory health class (including some sex ed) as well as mandatory gym. There are after school sports, but not any clubs strictly for health.
Overall I think the school does an okay job with health. The food isn't really as healthy as it could be; meaning as growing kids we need to eat more than a small handful of chicken nuggets or a slice of pizza and milk. There's security and it's probably enough for junior high. I've never felt threatened there. The windows, however, are an issue that's currently trying to be solved by the town. In eighth grade we ended up having to call a janitor to open a window just because they are so dangerous and heavy to open. The building has terrible AC and it can get really, really hot.
Personal safety wise, people are pretty secure. There's no metal detectors and when I went there two years ago there was a single (I think she was unarmed) cop who stood in the lunch room. I didn't see her anywhere else in the building though. As with all schools, there are always kids who can't control themselves and sometimes it's difficult for the administration to get IEP's or school of choice for the kids. What I mean is, there's always some danger from other students, but I've never heard of any serious threats from Lawrence.
We do have random fire drills, lockdowns, and searches. I believe the dogs were brought in once when I was in 7th grade.
The school nurse is pretty average. Probably could handle situations better though.
We don't really have many health programs. We have a mandatory health class (including some sex ed) as well as mandatory gym. There are after school sports, but not any clubs strictly for health.
Overall I think the school does an okay job with health. The food isn't really as healthy as it could be; meaning as growing kids we need to eat more than a small handful of chicken nuggets or a slice of pizza and milk. There's security and it's probably enough for junior high. I've never felt threatened there. The windows, however, are an issue that's currently trying to be solved by the town. In eighth grade we ended up having to call a janitor to open a window just because they are so dangerous and heavy to open. The building has terrible AC and it can get really, really hot.