Serving 325 students in grades 5-8, Lawton Middle School 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 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Lawton, MI, encompassing approximately 43.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawton Middle School's student population of 325 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lawton Middle School 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 Middle School is 0.35, 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
#1805 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton Middle School's ranking?
Lawton Middle School is ranked #1805 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lawton Middle School often compared to?
Lawton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paw Paw Middle School, Mattawan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Lawton Middle School?
325 students attend Lawton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lawton Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawton Middle School?
Lawton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lawton Middle School offer ?
Lawton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawton Middle School part of?
Lawton Middle School is part of Lawton Community School District.
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