Serving 26 students in grades 5-12, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Alternative and Adult Education in Lawton, MI covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 43.6 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center's student population of 26 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Empowering Futures
School Rankings
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
27%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton Accelerated Academic Center's ranking?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is ranked #1665 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
The graduation rate of Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
26 students attend Lawton Accelerated Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lawton Accelerated Academic Center students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lawton Accelerated Academic Center offer ?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawton Accelerated Academic Center part of?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is part of Lawton Community School District.
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