Lawton Community School District

The Lawton Community School District in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an accelerated academic center) serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools, Lawton Elementary School performs above the district and state averages in 3rd and 4th grade M-Step English Language Arts and Math, has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, and spends the most per student in the district. Lawton High School maintains a strong 90.7% four-year graduation rate, higher than the district average, and outperforms the district and state in 11th grade SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, Lawton Middle School struggles with proficiency rates, particularly in 6th and 7th grade M-Step Math and English Language Arts.

The data also reveals significant disparities, such as the Lawton Accelerated Academic Center's concerning 45.7% chronic absenteeism rate and 25% dropout rate, much higher than the 7.6% rate at Lawton High School. Additionally, the differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest potential inequities in resource allocation within the district, which may require further investigation and targeted interventions to address the performance gaps and ensure more equitable educational outcomes for all students.