Lawton Middle School

Summary:

Lawton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Lawton Community School District in Lawton, Michigan, with a student population of 307 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, below-average academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Lawton Middle School's chronic absenteeism rate has steadily increased from 10.9% in 2018-2019 to 17.8% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 6th and 7th grades are 10-13 percentage points lower than the state averages. Additionally, 60.59% of Lawton Middle School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. These factors contribute to the school's consistent low ranking, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, placing it in the bottom 50% of middle schools in Michigan.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Portage Central Middle School and Portage West Middle School in the higher-performing Portage Public Schools district, Lawton Middle School generally underperforms academically. However, the school's performance for its Hispanic student subgroup is relatively stronger, ranking in the top 35% of Michigan middle schools for this subgroup in 2022-2023, while its performance for its White student subgroup is significantly weaker, ranking in the bottom 15% of Michigan middle schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 100 Blue Pride Dr
       Lawton, MI  49065-8793


(269) 624-7600

District: Lawton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
509th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,634 Help


Students who attend Lawton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lawton High School

Feeder schools for Lawton Middle School:

Elementary:    Lawton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lawton Middle School ranks worse than 56.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawton Middle School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawton Middle School is $11,634.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawton Middle School 509th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Lawton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lawton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawton Community School District 345th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lawton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.54 360th 806 55.3%
2007 64.90 340th 823 58.7%
2008 67.35 308th 839 63.3%
2009 63.95 381st 847 55.0%
2010 65.06 381st 851 55.2%
2011 63.93 366th 858 57.3%
2012 62.93 311th 900 65.4%
2013 56.54 384th 919 58.2%
2014 56.88 401st 921 56.5%
2015 48.21 481st 919 47.7%
2016 56.43 368th 894 58.8%
2017 48.04 372nd 821 54.7%
2018 67.64 261st 838 68.9%
2019 49.68 364th 792 54.0%
2021 31.33 465th 675 31.1%
2022 38.01 470th 776 39.4%
2023 35.32 562nd 883 36.4%
2024 40.27 509th 897 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.77 169th 815 79.3%
2019 43.97 381st 672 43.3%
2021 53.89 193rd 523 63.1%
2022 39.56 430th 691 37.8%
2023 37.66 519th 825 37.1%
2024 46.74 406th 836 51.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.93 304th 794 61.7%
2019 34.04 435th 658 33.9%
2021 31.78 372nd 521 28.6%
2022 37.15 401st 657 39.0%
2023 32.98 514th 770 33.2%
2024 34.17 502nd 771 34.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.80 201st 797 74.8%
2019 53.73 249th 639 61.0%
2021 28.78 390th 540 27.8%
2022 32.32 449th 658 31.8%
2023 34.77 494th 776 36.3%
2024 38.60 476th 786 39.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.28 89th 266 66.5%
2023 36.54 159th 246 35.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lawton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.35 236th 678 65.2%
2019 38.29 375th 624 39.9%
2021 24.04 451st 577 21.8%
2022 30.40 455th 638 28.7%
2023 21.44 573rd 688 16.7%
2024 29.85 506th 701 27.8%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 279 2 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 273 2 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1990 269 2 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 199 2 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1992 209 3 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1993 258 4 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 281 6 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 255 5 1 30 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1996 255 5 1 30 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1997 263 6 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 259 2 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 248 2 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2000 252 1 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 252 1 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 237 6 4 31 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2003 237 6 4 31 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2004 245 4 3 31 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2005 235 3 2 34 0 n/a n/a 2 276
2006 242 4 1 28 0 n/a n/a 3 278
2007 234 2 1 36 0 n/a n/a 2 275
2008 239 4 1 32 1 n/a n/a 4 281
2009 225 0 1 27 1 n/a n/a 4 258
2010 216 1 1 19 1 n/a n/a 13 251
2011 209 3 0 37 2 1 9 0 261
2012 221 4 0 33 2 1 11 0 272
2013 216 3 0 32 2 0 14 0 267
2014 185 2 0 29 2 0 14 0 232
2015 171 0 0 33 0 0 16 0 220
2016 170 1 0 29 0 1 12 0 213
2017 185 2 0 37 0 0 11 0 235
2018 201 0 0 39 0 0 11 0 251
2019 191 0 0 39 0 0 11 0 241
2020 175 0 0 41 0 0 13 0 229
2021 163 1 1 42 0 0 14 0 221
2022 169 1 1 35 0 0 12 0 218
2023 239 1 2 43 0 0 22 0 307
2024 246 1 1 46 0 0 19 0 313

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 Lawton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 n/a n/a n/a
1989 298 n/a n/a 18.1
1990 299 27.0 11.0 18.1
1991 227 n/a n/a n/a
1992 231 n/a n/a 25.1
1993 296 n/a 0.0 32.4
1994 314 21.7 14.5 22.9
1995 292 18.0 16.2 19.2
1996 292 18.0 16.2 19.2
1997 309 17.0 18.2 25.2
1998 295 19.0 15.5 27.8
1999 295 19.0 15.5 31.2
2000 289 17.8 16.2 40.1
2001 280 17.5 16.0 42.1
2002 280 17.9 15.6 39.3
2003 280 17.9 15.6 39.3
2004 284 17.7 16.0 41.9
2005 276 15.2 18.2 43.4
2006 278 14.7 18.9 45.8
2007 275 15.3 18.0 44
2008 281 13.5 20.8 51.6
2009 258 14.8 17.4 53.1
2010 251 13.8 18.1 62.2
2011 261 12.2 21.3 59.8
2012 272 13.6 19.9 63.2
2013 267 14.0 19.0 59.9
2014 232 12.8 18.0 60.3
2015 220 13.0 16.9 58.6
2016 213 14.0 15.2 54.5
2017 235 13.0 18.0 53.2
2018 251 13.4 18.7 52.2
2019 241 13.8 17.4 56.4
2020 229 12.8 17.8 50.2
2021 221 12.6 17.4 49.3
2022 218 12.8 16.9 48.6
2023 307 18.3 16.7 60.6
2024 313 17.4 17.9 71.2

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 Lawton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 n/a n/a n/a
1989 298 n/a n/a 18.1
1990 299 27.0 11.0 18.1
1991 227 n/a n/a n/a
1992 231 n/a n/a 25.1
1993 296 n/a 0.0 32.4
1994 314 21.7 14.5 22.9
1995 292 18.0 16.2 19.2
1996 292 18.0 16.2 19.2
1997 309 17.0 18.2 25.2
1998 295 19.0 15.5 27.8
1999 295 19.0 15.5 31.2
2000 289 17.8 16.2 40.1
2001 280 17.5 16.0 42.1
2002 280 17.9 15.6 39.3
2003 280 17.9 15.6 39.3
2004 284 17.7 16.0 41.9
2005 276 15.2 18.2 43.4
2006 278 14.7 18.9 45.8
2007 275 15.3 18.0 44
2008 281 13.5 20.8 51.6
2009 258 14.8 17.4 53.1
2010 251 13.8 18.1 62.2
2011 261 12.2 21.3 59.8
2012 272 13.6 19.9 63.2
2013 267 14.0 19.0 59.9
2014 232 12.8 18.0 60.3
2015 220 13.0 16.9 58.6
2016 213 14.0 15.2 54.5
2017 235 13.0 18.0 53.2
2018 251 13.4 18.7 52.2
2019 241 13.8 17.4 56.4
2020 229 12.8 17.8 50.2
2021 221 12.6 17.4 49.3
2022 218 12.8 16.9 48.6
2023 307 18.3 16.7 60.6
2024 313 17.4 17.9 71.2

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 Lawton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $569 (6.8%) $7,740 (93.2%) $8,309
2020 $605 (7.0%) $8,088 (93.0%) $8,694
2021 $1,178 (12.4%) $8,294 (87.6%) $9,472
2022 $1,317 (12.3%) $9,432 (87.7%) $10,749
2023 $930 (8.0%) $10,705 (92.0%) $11,634

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawton Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 364th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 562nd of 883 Middle schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Middle School)27.324.6
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Community School District)27.324.6
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Lawton Middle School)24.220.3
 3.9%
   6th Grade Math (Lawton Community School District)24.220.3
 3.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Middle School)40.827.8
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Community School District)40.827.8
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Lawton Middle School)48.729.2
 19.5%
   7th Grade Math (Lawton Community School District)48.729.2
 19.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lawton Middle School)27.516
 11.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lawton Community School District)27.516
 11.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Middle School)62.553.3
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Community School District)62.553.3
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lawton Middle School)42.526.7
 15.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lawton Community School District)42.526.7
 15.8%
   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 Students241307
 27.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic3943
 10.3%
Pacific Islander00
White191239
 25.1%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%60.6%
 4.2%


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Lawton Middle School ranks 509th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lawton Middle School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Lawton Middle School usually go on to attend Lawton High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Lawton Middle School.


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