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Oliver Elementary School vs. Alexander B Bruce

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School Overview

School
Oliver Elementary School
303 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Alexander B Bruce
135 Butler Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades 1-5, Oliver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 416 students in grades 3-8, Alexander B Bruce ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
3-8
Total Students
462 students
416 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oliver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alexander B Bruce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oliver Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alexander B Bruce.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oliver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alexander B Bruce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lawrence School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alexander B Bruce with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lawrence School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1623 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1537 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oliver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alexander B Bruce, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oliver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander B Bruce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oliver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander B Bruce who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oliver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander B Bruce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oliver Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alexander B Bruce by grade.
Grade 1 Students
98
-
Grade 2 Students
84
-
Grade 3 Students
87
56
Grade 4 Students
90
66
Grade 5 Students
103
58
Grade 6 Students
-
59
Grade 7 Students
-
82
Grade 8 Students
-
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oliver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alexander B Bruce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
96%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oliver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alexander B Bruce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oliver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alexander B Bruce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oliver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alexander B Bruce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alexander B Bruce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lawrence School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oliver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alexander B Bruce, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oliver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alexander B Bruce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oliver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alexander B Bruce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lawrence School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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