Best Lake Orion Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,017 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
385 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Pine Tree Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Community Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Gr: K-12 | 1 student

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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