LAWRENCE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.district.uniondaleschools.org

682 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lawrence Road Middle School is a public school located in Hempstead, New York, serving students within the Uniondale Union Free School District. As a middle school institution, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students transitioning from elementary school to high school. The school focuses on providing a supportive environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school operates as part of the broader Uniondale school community, which prioritizes student engagement, inclusivity, and community involvement. Through its digital presence, the district provides resources for parents and students to track academic progress and stay informed about school events. Lawrence Road Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded learning experience by balancing academic instruction with opportunities for extracurricular activities and social-emotional development.

682

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWRENCE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	417
Black	243
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
417 (61.1 %)
Black
243 (35.6 %)
White
10 (1.5 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)918-1501
Website:	http://www.district.uniondaleschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 195

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 252

Ungraded 7