Waldon Middle School

Summary:

Waldon Middle School is a public middle school located in Lake Orion, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 547. The school is part of the Lake Orion Community Schools district, which is ranked 85 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waldon Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Michigan, with a statewide ranking between 18 and 102 over the past 10 years. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on M-Step and PSAT assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.5% of 6th graders and 58.4% of 7th graders at Waldon were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. In math, 49.1% of 6th graders and 53.2% of 7th graders at Waldon were proficient or better, compared to 31% and 32.1% statewide. Waldon Middle School also has a relatively diverse student population, with 74.59% White, 3.47% African American, 12.43% Hispanic, and 2.38% Asian students.

Waldon Middle School outperforms many of the nearby middle schools, such as Oakview Middle School and Scripps Middle School, in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments. The school's performance for Hispanic, White, African American, and special education students is particularly noteworthy, ranking among the top middle schools in Michigan. Waldon Middle School's success can be attributed to its effective instructional practices, dedicated staff, and the Lake Orion Community Schools district's commitment to providing quality education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2509 Waldon Rd
       Lake Orion, MI  48360-1747


(248) 391-1100

District: Lake Orion Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,001 Help


Students who attend Waldon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lake Orion Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Compare Details Waldon Middle School ranks better than 92.5% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.06. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waldon Middle School is 14.3. 1 middle schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waldon Middle School is $16,001, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waldon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waldon Middle School 67th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Waldon Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lake Orion Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Orion Community Schools 85th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waldon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.19 46th 806 94.3%
2007 79.83 122nd 823 85.2%
2008 81.98 98th 839 88.3%
2009 84.81 62nd 847 92.7%
2010 82.75 69th 851 91.9%
2011 84.52 53rd 858 93.8%
2012 92.57 40th 900 95.6%
2013 95.46 20th 919 97.8%
2014 92.07 43rd 921 95.3%
2015 93.91 38th 919 95.9%
2016 93.64 46th 894 94.9%
2017 94.18 37th 821 95.5%
2018 95.10 40th 838 95.2%
2019 96.34 18th 792 97.7%
2021 79.88 93rd 675 86.2%
2022 88.77 71st 776 90.9%
2023 85.72 102nd 883 88.4%
2024 91.06 67th 897 92.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.82 93rd 163 42.9%
2024 50.27 84th 176 52.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.30 98th 377 74.0%
2023 37.17 129th 199 35.2%
2024 71.86 28th 201 86.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.45 88th 815 89.2%
2019 79.09 69th 672 89.7%
2021 34.12 367th 523 29.8%
2022 72.38 110th 691 84.1%
2023 70.70 150th 825 81.8%
2024 72.47 136th 836 83.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.41 43rd 794 94.6%
2019 93.71 23rd 658 96.5%
2021 61.75 146th 521 72.0%
2022 77.27 97th 657 85.2%
2023 76.99 120th 770 84.4%
2024 88.65 66th 771 91.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.29 32nd 797 96.0%
2019 97.10 11th 639 98.3%
2021 86.59 55th 540 89.8%
2022 92.41 44th 658 93.3%
2023 86.93 88th 776 88.7%
2024 89.88 61st 786 92.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.41 99th 366 73.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.51 8th 266 97.0%
2019 88.07 11th 137 92.0%
2021 54.00 31st 69 55.1%
2022 81.49 13th 138 90.6%
2023 68.51 64th 246 74.0%
2024 85.14 21st 257 91.8%
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Rank History for White students at Waldon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.93 20th 678 97.1%
2019 96.93 9th 624 98.6%
2021 84.15 66th 577 88.6%
2022 89.59 52nd 638 91.8%
2023 86.99 70th 688 89.8%
2024 90.85 42nd 701 94.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Waldon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 633 2 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1989 654 2 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1990 664 1 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1991 648 3 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1992 679 4 2 9 18 n/a n/a 0 712
1993 715 5 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 707 6 6 20 14 n/a n/a 0 753
1995 798 5 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 814
1996 798 5 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 814
1997 875 12 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 909
1998 631 11 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1999 663 10 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2000 651 12 13 24 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2001 711 8 12 17 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2002 566 15 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2003 566 15 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2004 585 15 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2005 547 30 6 23 3 n/a n/a 3 612
2006 559 25 8 20 3 n/a n/a 3 618
2007 525 22 12 24 4 n/a n/a 5 592
2008 536 22 11 26 n/a n/a n/a 7 602
2009 547 23 10 19 0 n/a n/a 4 603
2010 539 31 10 22 0 n/a n/a 6 608
2011 527 31 16 34 1 0 11 0 620
2012 504 29 18 34 1 0 12 0 598
2013 516 31 18 35 1 0 13 0 614
2014 514 28 8 35 0 0 12 0 597
2015 499 32 12 53 2 0 15 0 613
2016 470 34 16 46 2 0 20 0 588
2017 469 36 16 53 3 0 23 0 600
2018 510 45 11 51 2 0 28 0 647
2019 469 28 8 58 1 0 34 0 598
2020 477 21 15 57 0 1 38 0 609
2021 412 8 16 62 0 1 38 0 537
2022 403 13 16 68 0 1 43 0 544
2023 408 19 13 68 0 0 39 0 547

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waldon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 647 n/a n/a n/a
1989 668 n/a n/a 2.7
1990 684 40.0 17.1 2.8
1991 670 n/a n/a n/a
1992 712 n/a n/a n/a
1993 730 n/a 0.0 8.5
1994 753 35.4 21.3 6.5
1995 814 42.0 19.4 6.3
1996 814 42.0 19.4 6.3
1997 909 46.0 19.8 5
1998 662 38.0 17.4 3.8
1999 703 40.0 17.6 3.6
2000 700 40.6 17.2 4.9
2001 750 39.6 18.9 7.2
2002 598 33.7 17.7 8.4
2003 598 33.7 17.7 8.4
2004 619 36.4 17.0 9.7
2005 612 35.6 17.2 10
2006 618 38.7 16.0 9.8
2007 592 38.2 15.5 12.9
2008 602 36.9 16.3 14.3
2009 603 37.3 16.2 13
2010 608 37.2 16.3 17.1
2011 620 37.1 16.7 18.2
2012 598 35.4 16.8 18.1
2013 614 37.4 16.3 18.4
2014 597 37.7 15.8 22.1
2015 613 36.0 17.0 19.6
2016 588 36.0 16.3 20.2
2017 600 36.6 16.3 20.5
2018 647 29.1 22.2 22.4
2019 598 35.3 16.9 21.2
2020 609 36.2 16.8 21.7
2021 537 35.6 15.0 24.6
2022 544 35.5 15.3 24.8
2023 547 38.0 14.3 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waldon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 647 n/a n/a n/a
1989 668 n/a n/a 2.7
1990 684 40.0 17.1 2.8
1991 670 n/a n/a n/a
1992 712 n/a n/a n/a
1993 730 n/a 0.0 8.5
1994 753 35.4 21.3 6.5
1995 814 42.0 19.4 6.3
1996 814 42.0 19.4 6.3
1997 909 46.0 19.8 5
1998 662 38.0 17.4 3.8
1999 703 40.0 17.6 3.6
2000 700 40.6 17.2 4.9
2001 750 39.6 18.9 7.2
2002 598 33.7 17.7 8.4
2003 598 33.7 17.7 8.4
2004 619 36.4 17.0 9.7
2005 612 35.6 17.2 10
2006 618 38.7 16.0 9.8
2007 592 38.2 15.5 12.9
2008 602 36.9 16.3 14.3
2009 603 37.3 16.2 13
2010 608 37.2 16.3 17.1
2011 620 37.1 16.7 18.2
2012 598 35.4 16.8 18.1
2013 614 37.4 16.3 18.4
2014 597 37.7 15.8 22.1
2015 613 36.0 17.0 19.6
2016 588 36.0 16.3 20.2
2017 600 36.6 16.3 20.5
2018 647 29.1 22.2 22.4
2019 598 35.3 16.9 21.2
2020 609 36.2 16.8 21.7
2021 537 35.6 15.0 24.6
2022 544 35.5 15.3 24.8
2023 547 38.0 14.3 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waldon Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $123 (1.1%) $11,320 (98.9%) $11,443
2020 $158 (1.3%) $11,604 (98.7%) $11,762
2021 $446 (3.3%) $13,082 (96.7%) $13,527
2022 $1,149 (7.8%) $13,575 (92.2%) $14,724
2023 $1,030 (6.4%) $14,970 (93.6%) $16,001

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waldon Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 102nd of 883 Middle schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waldon Middle School)75.655
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Orion Community Schools)68.257.5
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Waldon Middle School)62.651.1
 11.5%
   6th Grade Math (Lake Orion Community Schools)57.353.5
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waldon Middle School)76.364.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Orion Community Schools)70.162.6
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Waldon Middle School)61.655.8
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Lake Orion Community Schools)59.155.6
 3.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waldon Middle School)64.139.3
 24.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lake Orion Community Schools)54.142.5
 11.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waldon Middle School)88.172.1
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Orion Community Schools)83.378.1
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waldon Middle School)70.852.1
 18.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Orion Community Schools)67.857.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598547
 8.5%
African American2819
 32.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian813
 62.5%
Hispanic5868
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White469408
 13%
Two or More Races3439
 14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%26.5%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waldon Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Waldon Middle School.

Yes. Waldon Middle School ranks in the top 7.5% of Michigan middle schools.

Students who attend Waldon Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Orion Community High School

Students at Waldon Middle School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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