Alexander B Bruce School
About This School
Public School | Grades 2-8 | Lawrence
Alexander B Bruce School is located in Lawrence, MA and is one of 28 schools in Lawrence School District. It is a public school that serves 541 students in grades 2-8.
Alexander B Bruce School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alexander B Bruce School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Alexander B Bruce School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alexander B Bruce School's students and teachers. more
Alexander B Bruce School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alexander B Bruce School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Alexander B Bruce School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alexander B Bruce School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Good Counsel School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Gerard A. Guilmette Elementary School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Guilmette Middle School 0.2 miles |  |
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| James F Hennessey Elementary School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Lawrence Family Development Charter School 0.5 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 541
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Alexander B Bruce School had 90% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
93%
White
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Black
1%
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Lawrence District Spending
$13,981Per Pupil
The Lawrence spends $13,981 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lawrence District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Alexander B Bruce School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Lawrence School DistrictTest Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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