Lawrence Middle School Lawrenceville NJ (2026 List)

About Lawrence Middle School

Lawrence Middle School is located at 2455 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3938, in Mercer County. The school serves grades 7–8 within Lawrence Township Public Schools. Enrollment is 580 students, giving the campus a focused two-grade middle-school structure. Student–teacher ratio is 11:1, based on federal classroom teacher reporting. The student body is 50% female and 50% male, with White, Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students represented. Recent state results indicate 40% math proficiency and 52% reading proficiency. Lawrence Middle operates as a regular public school in a seven-school district sequence that moves students from intermediate grades into high school. Its middle-grade configuration gives families a townshipwide grade 7–8 route with houses, student leadership, arts, athletics, and transition support before high school. Residential properties in this corridor trade near $458,411, reflecting Lawrence Township’s current Mercer County housing market. Compared with other Central Jersey middle campuses, Lawrence Middle School presents a steady academic profile among the best middle school in New Jersey options, with enrichment access and continued promise.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%

Reading 52%

State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 52% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

580

Total Students

$89187

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 40.69%

Asian 18.62%

Hispanic 18.62%

Black 15.17%

Two+ Races 6.72%

Native Am. 0.17%

White

40.69%

Asian

18.62%

Hispanic

18.62%

Black

15.17%

Two+ Races

6.72%

Native Am.

0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 580

50%

290 Female

50%

290 Male

Student Population

580 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

290 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lawrence Middle School Contact Information

Address

2455 PRINCETON PIKE, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ, 08648

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Phone

(609) 671-5520

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Website

http://www.ltps.org/Domain/9

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Lawrence Middle School posted a Weekly Update for the Week of June 1st with end-of-year activities for students and families. As the school year winds down, the update continues to highlight upcoming campus activities, closing events and important reminders. Recent school news also directs families to Lawrence QuickNews, providing a snapshot of student learning, events and school progress throughout Lawrence Township for the wider district community.

FAQ

Q1. What must Lawrence Middle School do?

Ans. Lawrence Middle School has clubs, athletics, music, student leadership, house activities and schoolwide events to keep students engaged outside of regular classes.

Q2. Are there arts opportunities at Lawrence Middle School?

Ans. Lawrence Middle School provides students with many opportunities to develop confidence through performance opportunities in band, chorus, orchestra, theater, and musicals.

Q3. In what ways does Lawrence Middle School encourage student leadership?

Ans. Lawrence Middle School has student ambassadors, house leaders, and school-based involvement opportunities that promote responsibility and peer connection.

Q4. How do families receive the information at Lawrence Middle School?

Ans. Lawrence Middle School provides ongoing family information through weekly updates, calendars, school news, student resources and district communication tools.

Q5. How is the structure of Lawrence Middle School helpful?

Ans. Lawrence Middle School follows a two grade model to help students focus on independence, academic development, and readiness for high school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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