Lawrence Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lawrence Public Schools has over nine thousand students and 1,000 teachers and support staff. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Massachusetts, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Massachusetts Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Massachusetts. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $85,240 | $49,250 - $126,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,690 | $48,710 - $117,860 |
| Middle School Teacher | $85,460 | $51,470 - $122,400 |
| High School Teacher | $82,960 | $49,820 - $111,040 |
| PE Teacher | $66,740 | $34,290 - $102,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Massachusetts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $82,230 | $51,640 - $112,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Massachusetts below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $67,980 | $45,980-$111,810 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,980 | $77,650 - $163,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $76,860 | $46,450 - $104,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Lawrence Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,959 | $23,688 |
| Administrators | $13,371 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lawrence Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lawrence Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Lawrence Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 946 | 1,034 | 1,052 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 22 | 24 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 50 | 53 | 54 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 610 | 624 | 644 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 267 | 335 | 332 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 289 | 298 | 329 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Lawrence Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 350 | 350 | 388 |
| District Administrators | 10 | 16 | 18 |
| District Support Staff | 52 | 53 | 46 |
| School Administrators | 56 | 65 | 82 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 48 | 54 | 70 |
| Student Support Staff | 92 | 97 | 108 |
| Other Support Staff | 70 | 66 | 63 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 13 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 46 | 45 | 43 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Lawrence Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 34 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Lawrence Public Schools in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Methuen High School (6 Schools)
- North Andover School District (7 Schools)
- Andover Public Schools (10 Schools)
- Haverhill High School (16 Schools)
- Tewksbury School District (7 Schools)
Lawrence Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander B Bruce School 135 Butler St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 975-5935 |
2-8 | 45 | 623 |
| Arlington Middle School 150 Arlington St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 975-5930 |
5-8 | 37 | 483 |
| Business Management & Finance High School 7071 North Parish Rd Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 946-0713 |
9-12 | 55 | 490 |
| Community Day Arlington 150 Arlington St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 722-8311 |
KG-4 | 60 | 544 |
| Edward F. Parthum School 255 East Haverhill St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 691-7200 |
KG-4 | 41 | 624 |
| Emily G Wetherbee School 75 Newton St Lawrence MA 01843 (978) 557-2900 |
KG-8 | 46 | 680 |
| Francis M Leahy School 100 Erving Ave Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 975-5959 |
KG-5 | 39 | 548 |
| Frost Middle School 33 Hamlet St Lawrence MA 01843 (978) 722-8810 |
5-8 | 32 | 476 |
| Gerard A. Guilmette School 80 Bodwell St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 686-8150 |
1-4 | 43 | 561 |
| Guilmette Middle School 80 Bodwell St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 722-8270 |
5-8 | 37 | 519 |
| Health & Human Services High School 7071 North Parish Rd Lawrence MA 01843 (978) 946-0735 |
9-12 | 36 | 520 |
| Henry K Oliver School 233 Haverhill St Lawrence MA 01840 (978) 722-8770 |
7-8 | 19 | 188 |
| High School Learning Center 233 Haverhill St Lawrence MA 01840 (978) 975-5917 |
9-12 | 19 | 167 |
| Humanities & Leadership Development High School 7071 North Parish Rd Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 946-0724 |
9-12 | 41 | 521 |
| International High School 7071 North Parish Rd Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 946-0712 |
9-12 | 59 | 521 |
| James F Hennessey School 122 Hancock St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 975-5950 |
PK-1 | 23 | 444 |
| John Breen School 114 Osgood St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 975-5932 |
PK-KG | 18 | 312 |
| John K Tarbox School 59 Alder St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 975-5983 |
1-5 | 23 | 337 |
| Lawlor Ecc School 41 Lexington St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 975-5956 |
KG-KG | 10 | 189 |
| Math, Science & Technology High School 7071 North Parish Rd Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 946-0719 |
9-12 | 36 | 499 |
| Oliver Partnership School 183 Haverhill St Lawrence MA 01840 (978) 722-8170 |
1-5 | 34 | 459 |
| Parthum Middle School 255 East Haverhill St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 691-7224 |
5-8 | 37 | 516 |
| Performing & Fine Arts High School 7071 North Parish Rd Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 946-0766 |
9-12 | 39 | 523 |
| Phoenix Academy Lawrence 15 Union St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 722-8410 |
9-12 | 13 | 182 |
| Robert Frost School 33 Hamlet St Lawrence MA 01843 (978) 975-5941 |
KG-4 | 36 | 599 |
| Rollins Early Childhood Center School 451 Howard St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 722-8190 |
PK-KG | 14 | 164 |
| School for Exceptional Studies 233 Haverhill St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 975-5980 |
1-12 | 34 | 194 |
| South Lawrence East 5th Grade Academy 165 Crawford St Lawrence MA 01843 (978) 722-8247 |
5-6 | 21 | 256 |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School 165 Crawford St Lawrence MA 01843 (978) 975-5970 |
1-4 | 43 | 598 |
| South Lawrence East Middle School 165 Crawford St Lawrence MA 01843 (978) 975-5993 |
7-8 | 23 | 293 |
| Up Academy Lawrence 60 Allen St Lawrence MA 01841 (978) 722-8159 |
6-8 | 30 | 356 |
| Up Academy Oliver Middle School 233 Haverhill St Lawrence MA 01840 (978) 722-8670 |
6-6 | 11 | 118 |