Serving 960 students in grades 6-8, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School's student population of 960 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
21%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School's ranking?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is ranked #88 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
960 students attend Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School offer ?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School part of?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is part of Summit Public School District.
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