- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrence, MA
Leonard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leonard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250666002766
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 310
- students enrolled
Leonard Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Leonard Middle School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 250666002766 · Lawrence, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
Leonard Middle School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Leonard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
3,453 students
- South Lawrence 666
South Lawrence East Elementary School
666 students
- Edward F. Part 656
Edward F. Parthum
656 students
- Parthum Middle 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- This school 310
Leonard Middle School
310 students
What this shows Leonard Middle School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonard Middle School compares
Leonard Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
African American 1.3%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Leonard Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leonard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Lawrence
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Leonard Middle School
How many students attend Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leonard Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leonard Middle School rank among middle schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lawrence, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Leonard Middle School, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students), and Edward F. Parthum (656 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.