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Greater Lawrence Technical School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 1222 students

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Posted February 12, 2008

this school is excellent, my child goes to this school. her grades are extremll high, and she loves going to school each morning, because of the faculty and students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2005

Greater Lawrence Technical School is a model for career and technical education, the 17 career areas projet state of the art technology on a campus that is student centered.
—Submitted by a staff


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

310 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

309 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

302 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
9%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students48%
Female50%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students16%
Female15%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities2%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

338 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
7%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students22%
Female16%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learnersn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 77% 14%
White 21% 70%
Black 2% 8%
Asian 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Maureen Busa-Gilbert
Fax number
  • (978) 687-6209

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
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57 River Rd
Andover, MA 01810
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Phone: (978) 686-0194

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