The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 31% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lawrence Intermediate School
Lawrence Intermediate School is a regular public school in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, serving grades four through six. It is part of the Lawrence Township Public School District, which spans the broader township. Lawrenceville itself is a village-scale census-designated place with a historic core along Main Street and a texture of small commercial businesses, civic institutions, and residential developments that expanded steadily from the 1970s onward. The village functions primarily as a commuter hub, with no large employers within its boundaries; major corporate and educational campuses, such as Educational Testing Service and Rider University, sit elsewhere in the township. Housing values in the area place it above national medians, though the local market has seen modest softening in recent months, and renting carries a noticeable premium relative to income. The community retains a small-town feel through events organized by Lawrenceville Main Street, including a farmers market and annual festivals, while US Route 1 and state highways provide regional connectivity.
With an enrollment that comfortably fills its three grade levels, Lawrence Intermediate is a school of moderate size for an upper-elementary and middle-grade configuration. The student body reflects a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, with no single group dominating: a substantial share of students are White, roughly a quarter are Hispanic, about one in six are Asian, and Black students and multiracial students each make up smaller but meaningful shares. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a range of household incomes within the school community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the records reviewed, so families who want to understand special-education or language-support services may wish to ask the school directly.
On state assessments administered through New Jersey’s NJSLA, Lawrence Intermediate’s results vary by subject and grade. In English language arts, a majority of fourth and sixth graders met proficiency benchmarks, while fifth graders did so at a lower rate. In math, fourth and sixth graders reached proficiency at comparable levels, again with a lower showing in fifth grade. Science results for fifth graders, the only grade tested in that subject, were the weakest area across all tested subjects. When measured against other districts in Mercer County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint of the county, suggesting that its students as a group perform somewhat better than the typical district in the county, though the index itself indicates that a substantial portion of students are not yet reaching the proficient level. This pattern of stronger performance in ELA relative to math, and a notable dip in science, is one a parent may want to explore further with the school to understand how instruction and supports are structured across grades.
Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Likewise, data on chronic absenteeism and discipline records were absent from the available information; for a school serving grades where attendance patterns can shift, a parent might want to ask about those measures directly. The district brief turned up no recent policy changes or major initiatives publicly reported, so the broader institutional context appears stable.
Lawrence Intermediate occupies a clear niche: it is a middle-of-the-road performer academically within a county that includes both high-performing suburban districts and lower-performing urban ones. Its student body is economically diverse, and the surrounding community offers a historic village atmosphere with access to regional employment centers and a modest but active civic life. For a family weighing this school, the key consideration is how the classroom experience matches their child’s needs, particularly given the dip in fifth-grade scores and the room for growth in math and science across all grades. The school’s size and grade span create a transition point between elementary and middle school, and its location places it within a township that has a range of housing options, from historic homes near Main Street to newer subdivisions farther back.
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