Lawrence Jrsr High School vs. Decatur Jr Sr High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 190 students in grades 7-12, Lawrence Jrsr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 403 students in grades 6-12, Decatur Jr Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
190 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2138 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2380 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Grade 7 Students
27
52
Grade 8 Students
31
58
Grade 9 Students
34
70
Grade 10 Students
32
58
Grade 11 Students
28
54
Grade 12 Students
38
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
42%
20%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
54%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
