Alexander B Bruce

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

409 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

The Alexander B. Bruce School, located on Butler Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Lawrence Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the city's educational landscape by catering to a diverse student population and working to prepare them for middle school success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lawrence Public Schools, which prioritizes academic achievement, student growth, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, the Bruce School focuses on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Families interested in specific programs, current school policies, or contact information for the administration can find detailed resources and updates on the district’s official website at http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us.

409

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander B Bruce
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	381
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	2

Hispanic
381 (93.6 %)
White
9 (2.2 %)
Black
9 (2.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(978)975-5935
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 78