Lawrence Middle School

Lawrence Township Public School District

2455 PRINCETON PIKE
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648

www.ltps.org/Domain/9

584 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lawrence Middle School, located at 2455 Princeton Pike in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is a key component of the Lawrence Township Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is situated in a central area of Mercer County. It functions as a bridge between the elementary level and the high school, focusing on the specific academic and social-emotional needs of early adolescents. The facility is designed to foster a transition into more rigorous coursework while maintaining a supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of Lawrence High School.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs often include athletics, arts, and clubs, which are intended to encourage student engagement and personal development outside of the classroom. As part of a diverse school district, Lawrence Middle School emphasizes inclusive learning practices and strives to prepare its student body to be productive members of the local and global community.

584

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	129
Black	93
Asian	94
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
237 (40.6%)
Hispanic
129 (22.1%)
Asian
94 (16.1%)
Black
93 (15.9%)
Two or More
30 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 Township Public School District
Phone:	(609)671-5520
Website:	http://www.ltps.org/Domain/9
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 7 286

Grade 8 298