For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 262 students in Lawrence, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, MI are Bert Goens Learning Center and Lawrence Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Lawrence, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
490 S Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Van Buren Early College Health Alliance High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
490 South Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Van Buren Virtual Academy At Lawrence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Van Buren Virtual Academy At L
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence, MI include Bert Goens Learning Center and Lawrence Jrsr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence?
2 public middle schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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