For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,441 students in 01843, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01843, MA are Spark Academy, Frost Middle School and Emily G Wetherbee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01843 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01843, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01843, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spark Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 722-8810
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 722-8810
Gr: 5-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Emily G Wetherbee
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Newton Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
01843, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0719
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0719
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0766
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0766
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
243 South Broadway
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-6067
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-6067
Gr: K | 135 students Minority enrollment: 73%
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Gr: 8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 01843, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01843, MA include Spark Academy, Frost Middle School and Emily G Wetherbee.
How many public middle schools are located in 01843?
3 public middle schools are located in 01843.
What is the racial composition of students in 01843?
01843 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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