Lawrence School District
The latest test results, enrollments, budgets, spending, and data on teachers, graduates, and class size.
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5 SCHOOLSTest scores
Average meeting standards: 39.43%Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 141 | 13.48% | 33.33% | 46.1% | 7.09% | 53.19% |
| English | 4 | 178 | 12.36% | 31.46% | 39.33% | 16.85% | 56.18% |
| English | 5 | 151 | 32.45% | 29.14% | 19.87% | 18.54% | 38.41% |
| English | 6 | 135 | 30.37% | 25.19% | 17.78% | 26.67% | 44.44% |
| English | 7 | 109 | 33.03% | 29.36% | 22.94% | 14.68% | 37.61% |
| English | 8 | 155 | 26.45% | 38.71% | 21.29% | 13.55% | 34.84% |
| Math | 3 | 146 | 23.29% | 32.19% | 28.77% | 15.75% | 44.52% |
| Math | 4 | 190 | 22.63% | 28.42% | 24.74% | 24.21% | 48.95% |
| Math | 5 | 143 | 38.46% | 27.97% | 21.68% | 11.89% | 33.57% |
| Math | 6 | 124 | 24.19% | 37.1% | 24.19% | 14.52% | 38.71% |
| Math | 7 | 92 | 64.13% | 32.61% | 3.26% | 0% | 3.26% |
Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 136 | 27.21% | 27.94% | 38.24% | 6.62% | 44.85% |
| English | 4 | 105 | 19.05% | 31.43% | 34.29% | 15.24% | 49.52% |
| English | 5 | 114 | 28.95% | 35.09% | 21.93% | 14.04% | 35.96% |
| English | 6 | 136 | 36.76% | 40.44% | 8.09% | 14.71% | 22.79% |
| English | 7 | 127 | 34.65% | 37.8% | 17.32% | 10.24% | 27.56% |
| English | 8 | 137 | 27.74% | 37.96% | 24.82% | 9.49% | 34.31% |
| Math | 3 | 137 | 32.12% | 32.85% | 25.55% | 9.49% | 35.04% |
| Math | 4 | 112 | 17.86% | 35.71% | 21.43% | 25% | 46.43% |
| Math | 5 | 125 | 38.4% | 35.2% | 19.2% | 7.2% | 26.4% |
| Math | 6 | 135 | 38.52% | 40.74% | 14.81% | 5.93% | 20.74% |
| Math | 7 | 123 | 52.03% | 29.27% | 15.45% | 3.25% | 18.7% |
Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 142 | 26.06% | 30.99% | 32.39% | 10.56% | 42.96% |
| English | 4 | 112 | 23.21% | 25% | 30.36% | 21.43% | 51.79% |
| English | 5 | 145 | 46.9% | 21.38% | 22.76% | 8.97% | 31.72% |
| English | 6 | 153 | 20.92% | 43.79% | 20.92% | 14.38% | 35.29% |
| English | 7 | 125 | 31.2% | 38.4% | 24% | 6.4% | 30.4% |
| English | 8 | 122 | 27.05% | 28.69% | 27.05% | 17.21% | 44.26% |
| Math | 3 | 134 | 20.9% | 37.31% | 22.39% | 19.4% | 41.79% |
| Math | 4 | 113 | 21.24% | 30.97% | 23.01% | 24.78% | 47.79% |
| Math | 5 | 141 | 39.01% | 31.21% | 18.44% | 11.35% | 29.79% |
| Math | 6 | 139 | 26.62% | 45.32% | 20.86% | 7.19% | 28.06% |
| Math | 7 | 110 | 55.45% | 30% | 11.82% | 2.73% | 14.55% |
| Math | 8 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Class sizes
Average: 19.89Taxes and spending
Budgeted spending: $100,783,090| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $100,783,090 | $102,449,281 | 1.65% |
| School tax levy | $85,593,836 | $86,156,721 | 0.66% |
| School enrollment | 2,765 | 2,728 | -1.34% |
| Reserve fund balance | $1,812,684 | $1,817,744 | 0.28% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $4,846,891 | $4,100,000 | -15.41% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.81% | 4.00% |
| 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $99,561,935 | $100,783,090 | 1.23% |
| School tax levy | $83,770,595 | $85,593,836 | 2.18% |
| School enrollment | 2,790 | 2,765 | -0.9% |
| Reserve fund balance | $1,807,624 | $1,807,624 | 0% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $3,982,477 | $4,031,324 | 1.23% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $98,563,486 | $99,561,935 | 1.01% |
| School tax levy | $83,677,797 | $83,770,595 | 0.11% |
| School enrollment | 2,782 | 2,760 | -0.79% |
| Reserve fund balance | $1,802,693 | $1,802,693 | 0% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $4,237,425 | $3,982,477 | -6.02% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.30% | 4.00% |
Staff salaries
Highest: $220,000| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Principal | $182,713 | $0 | $0 | $182,713 |
| High School Asst. Principal | $163,742 | $0 | $0 | $163,742 |
| Elementary Principal | $159,751 | $0 | $0 | $159,751 |
| Middle School Principal | $158,508 | $0 | $0 | $158,508 |
| Curric Director | $137,177 | $0 | $0 | $137,177 |
| Asst. Supt Business & Operations | $140,000 | $54,505 | $0 | $194,505 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $220,000 | $57,200 | $5,000 | $282,200 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Asst. Principal | $152,557 | $0 | $0 | $152,557 |
| Middle School Asst. Principal | $131,356 | $0 | $0 | $131,356 |
| Middle School Principal | $147,683 | $0 | $0 | $147,683 |
| Elementary Principal | $148,840 | $0 | $0 | $148,840 |
| High School Principal | $171,568 | $0 | $0 | $171,568 |
| Asst. Supt Business & Operations | $140,000 | $54,505 | $0 | $194,505 |
| Deputy Superintendent | $200,000 | $59,492 | $5,000 | $264,492 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $236,000 | $61,625 | $10,000 | $307,625 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent of Schools | $225,000 | $77,801 | $10,000 | $312,801 |
| High School Asst. Principal | $152,605 | $0 | $0 | $152,605 |
| High School Principal | $169,942 | $0 | $0 | $169,942 |
| Middle School Prinicpal | $146,281 | $0 | $0 | $146,281 |
| Elementary Principal | $147,427 | $0 | $0 | $147,427 |
| Assistant Superindent | $199,500 | $61,906 | $0 | $261,406 |
| Deputy Superintendent/Elementary Principal | $189,500 | $59,793 | $5,000 | $254,293 |
Elections
Budget: $102,449,281| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $102,449,281 | 1.65% | Pass: 823-301 | Heshy Blachorsky (882) defeated Asher Matathias. Abel Feldhamer (996) was unopposed. A proposition to authorize the transfer of $4 million to the capital reserve fund to pay for construction, reconstruction, renovation and other upgrades to schools and other district buildings passed, 747-276. | 2, by seat, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,783,090 | 1.23% | Pass: 959-374 | Murray Forman (1,185) is running unopposed; Asher Mansdorf (1,124). Proposition 3 approved 909-346, transfer $2 million of unreserved funds to the capital reserve fund. roposition 4 approved 821-336, transfer $3.3 million of unreserved funds to the capital reserve fund. | 2 seats, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $99,561,935 | 1.01% | Pass: 970-360 | Michael Hatten (1,028), Tova Plaut (1,008) and David Sussman (1,002) won seats. Proposition #2, which was to transfer up to $1.8 million in the district’s unreserved funds to its capital-reserve fund for building-improvement projects during the remainder of the 2015-16 school year, was approved 903-344. Proposition #3, which was to transfer up to $3.3 million in unreserved funds to the capital-reserve fund for projects during 2016-17, was approved 881-369. | 3 seats, 3 yrs |
Contact information
Superintendent: Ann Pedersen
2 Reilly Road
Cedarhurst, NY 11559
516-295-7030
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