Ernest Lawrence Middle School was named for the 1939 Nobel Peace Prize winning physicist Ernest Orlando Lawrence. In 1930, Dr. Lawrence invented the cyclotron, which split the atom, paving the way to the atomic age.
The Lawrence Gifted Magnet serves 360 gifted, highly gifted, and high ability students. The 120 students at each grade level take honors level classes wihin an accelerated curriculum.
Open since 1969, this Catholic college preparatory school promotes itself as offering education in the Marianist Tradition. Students wear uniforms and attend classes whose times rotate day by day. Although admission is open to students of all faiths, attendance at Mass is part of the curricula. An online application is required.