Leonard Middle School

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

310 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

UP Academy Leonard is a public middle school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Operating under the Lawrence Public Schools district, the school is part of the UP Education Network, a non-profit organization that partners with urban school districts to transform underperforming schools into high-quality learning environments. The school’s mission is focused on closing the opportunity gap by providing a rigorous academic program, a structured school culture, and a commitment to preparing all students for success in high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes high expectations for both academic achievement and character development. By utilizing a "no excuses" philosophy, UP Academy Leonard creates an environment characterized by strong classroom management, extended learning time, and intensive professional development for its teachers. The school works closely with families and the Lawrence community to ensure students receive the support needed to navigate the challenges of middle school and transition successfully to college-preparatory high school pathways.

310

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leonard Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	304
Black	4

Hispanic
304 (98.1%)
Black
4 (1.3%)
White
2 (0.6%)

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)722-8159
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 6 92

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 117