For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,076 students in Lake Orion, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Orion, MI are Scripps Middle School, Waldon Middle School and Pine Tree Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Orion, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Orion have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Orion, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
385 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Pine Tree Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Community Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Gr: K-12
Lake Orion, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake Orion, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Orion, MI include Scripps Middle School, Waldon Middle School and Pine Tree Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Orion?
4 public middle schools are located in Lake Orion.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Orion?
Lake Orion public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lake Orion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lake Orion include: Waldon Middle School vs. Scripps Middle School, Scripps Middle School vs. Waldon Middle School
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