Waldon Middle School

2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Waldon Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waldon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Waldon Middle School's student population of 544 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Waldon Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldon Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#610 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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45%
36%
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61%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
74%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Waldon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waldon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waldon Middle School's ranking?
Waldon Middle School is ranked #610 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Waldon Middle School often compared to?
Waldon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scripps Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Waldon Middle School?
544 students attend Waldon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Waldon Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldon Middle School?
Waldon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waldon Middle School offer ?
Waldon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldon Middle School part of?
Waldon Middle School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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