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Lawton Middle School

Q: Is Lawton Middle School a good school?

Lawton Middle School ranks 355 th of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

355^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Lawton Middle School, part of the Lawton Community School District, serves 325 students in grades 5 through 8 in the rural community of Lawton, MI. The school has shown remarkable improvement over the past few years, climbing from the 36th percentile statewide in 2022-2023 to the 60th percentile in 2025-2026—a jump of 24 points that signals real, sustained progress for the school community.

What truly sets Lawton Middle School apart is its exceptional work with students from low socio-economic backgrounds. With over 61% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school ranks in the 69th percentile statewide for the academic performance of these students—significantly higher than its overall rank. This suggests the school has found effective ways to support students who often face additional challenges, making it a model worth watching. The school also stands out for its efficiency: at $11,634 per student, it spends considerably less than nearby urban schools like Hillside Middle School ($18,808) or Linden Grove Middle School ($17,064) in Kalamazoo Public Schools, yet still achieves strong results. Chronic absenteeism at 19.8% is also dramatically lower than the 39-45% rates seen at those same Kalamazoo schools.

Parents should know that Lawton has clear strengths and one notable area for growth. Fifth-grade social studies is a standout, with 35.7% proficiency compared to the state average of 27.5%, and 5th-grade math is also strong at 48.8% proficiency. However, math performance drops sharply in middle school—falling to 29.8% in 6th grade and 28.9% in 7th grade, both below state averages. When compared to nearby Mattawan Middle School, just 3.43 miles away, Lawton trails in most subjects—but Mattawan serves a much more affluent population (only 26.85% free/reduced lunch vs. Lawton's 61.23%). Given its demographics, Lawton's upward trajectory and strong results with low-income students make it a school that is clearly moving in the right direction.

325

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

61.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065-8793

(269) 624-7600

District: Lawton Community School District

Students who attend Lawton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lawton High School

Feeder schools for Lawton Middle School:

Elementary:

Lawton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

6.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Michigan avg39%

355^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

254^th of 625Lawton Community School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	355 of 896	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.7	424 of 890	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.3	509 of 897	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.3	562 of 883	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.0	470 of 776	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.3	465 of 675	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.7	364 of 792	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.6	261 of 838	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.0	372 of 821	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.4	368 of 894	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.2	481 of 919	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.9	401 of 921	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.5	384 of 919	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.9	311 of 900	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.9	366 of 858	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.1	381 of 851	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.9	381 of 847	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.4	308 of 839	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.9	340 of 823	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.5	360 of 806	55.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	53.4	320 of 789	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.3	357 of 789	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.2	502 of 771	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	514 of 770	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.1	401 of 657	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.8	372 of 521	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.0	435 of 658	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.9	304 of 794	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	29.9	177 of 260	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.7	179 of 265	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.5	159 of 246	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.3	89 of 266	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	261 of 834	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.6	353 of 832	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.7	406 of 836	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.7	519 of 825	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	430 of 691	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.9	193 of 523	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.0	381 of 672	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.8	169 of 815	79.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	49.5	357 of 813	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.7	452 of 798	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.6	476 of 786	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.8	494 of 776	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	449 of 658	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.8	390 of 540	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.7	249 of 639	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.8	201 of 797	74.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	45.2	359 of 687	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.7	398 of 696	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.9	506 of 701	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.4	573 of 688	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.4	455 of 638	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.0	451 of 577	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.3	375 of 624	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.4	236 of 678	65.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)69th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)59th percentile~ school

Male (2026)56th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)48th percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2026)32nd percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts44%+4 vs state

Social Studies42%+3 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

Math36%+4 vs state

Mathematics36%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawton Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Blue Pride Dr	Lawton	49065	Van Buren County	Lawton Community School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 624-7600	325	19	17.3	61.2%	257 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (14.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	55.5	355^th of 896 public middle schools	60.4%		48.7	424^th of 890 public middle schools	52.4%	69	60.5	35.8	51.2	42.9	36.8	48.8	29.8	28.9	39.3	40.7	35.7	48.1	$00	$00	$00
Mattawan Middle School	Public	6-8	56720 Murray St	Mattawan	49071	Van Buren County	Mattawan Consolidated School	No	No	No	No	(269) 668-3361	823	50	16.3	26.9%	708 (86.0%)	9 (1.1%)	55 (6.7%)	14 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.1%)	81.5	131^st of 896 public middle schools	85.4%		82.6	116^th of 890 public middle schools	87.0%	15	78.0	53.7		41.6	56.6		50.6	49.6		52.8		55.6	$13,132	$542	$12,590
Paw Paw Middle School	Public	6-8	313 W Michigan Ave	Paw Paw	49079	Van Buren County	Paw Paw Public School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 415-5500	498	28	17.9	37.6%	411 (82.5%)	3 (0.6%)	58 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.4%)	53	379^th of 896 public middle schools	57.7%		41.9	509^th of 890 public middle schools	42.8%	130	72.5	30.1		44.0	25.5		32.7	21.7		40.1		50.7	$13,697	$928	$12,769
Marcellus Middle School	Public	6-8	125 Burney St	Marcellus	49067	Cass County	Marcellus Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 646-3158	136	6	23.4	58.1%	118 (86.8%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.1%)	50.1	412^th of 896 public middle schools	54.0%		73	189^th of 890 public middle schools	78.8%	223	56.9	32.8		26.5	50.0		24.5	36.1		39.7		43.1	$11,793	$1,089	$10,705
Portage West Middle School	Public	6-8	7145 Moors Bridge Rd	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-5800	717	39	18.3	17.4%	465 (64.9%)	49 (6.8%)	62 (8.6%)	79 (11.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.5%)	88.7	79^th of 896 public middle schools	91.2%		87.5	90^th of 890 public middle schools	89.9%	11	83.5	57.6		56.5	63.0		54.3	48.7		51.7		68.5	$13,214	$571	$12,643
Portage North Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 W Milham Ave	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-5700	609	38	16.1	33.8%	371 (60.9%)	69 (11.3%)	62 (10.2%)	34 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (12.0%)	62.9	270^th of 896 public middle schools	69.9%		58.2	316^th of 890 public middle schools	64.5%	46	74.6	37.3		39.5	34.5		36.3	32.0		47.6		52.9	$15,738	$727	$15,012
Linden Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	4241 Arboretum Pkwy	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 337-1740	727	38	18.9	62.7%	232 (31.9%)	305 (42.0%)	73 (10.0%)	14 (1.9%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (13.1%)	41.4	502^nd of 896 public middle schools	44.0%		46.2	456^th of 890 public middle schools	48.8%	46	55.2	22.5		35.6	35.2		19.8	25.3		38.8		38.4	$17,064	$1,503	$15,562
Portage Central Middle School	Public	6-8	8305 S Westnedge Ave	Portage	49002	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-5600	719	41	17.3	18.9%	532 (74.0%)	30 (4.2%)	55 (7.6%)	37 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (9.0%)	86.1	100^th of 896 public middle schools	88.8%		82.5	117^th of 890 public middle schools	86.9%	17	80.6	51.6		59.3	51.2		50.2	47.1		52.4		71.0	$12,080	$570	$11,510
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	922 W Maple St	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(269) 337-0730	889	46	19.3	60.4%	350 (39.4%)	278 (31.3%)	138 (15.5%)	7 (0.8%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	106 (11.9%)	44.8	467^th of 896 public middle schools	47.9%		46	459^th of 890 public middle schools	48.4%	8	51.5	28.5		34.0	38.0		23.7	28.7		37.0		42.9	$15,841	$1,481	$14,360
Hillside Middle School	Public	6-8	1941 Alamo Ave	Kalamazoo	49006	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 337-0570	476	28	17.3	60.1%	173 (36.3%)	209 (43.9%)	20 (4.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	70 (14.7%)	41.3	504^th of 896 public middle schools	43.8%		30	601^st of 890 public middle schools	32.5%	97	53.3	24.1		35.1	24.7		25.8	25.3		38.7		46.0	$18,808	$1,549	$17,259

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawton Middle School

Is Lawton Middle School a good school?

Lawton Middle School ranks 355^th of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lawton Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Lawton Middle School?

Students at Lawton Middle School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Lawton Middle School in?

Lawton Community School District

How many students attend Lawton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 325 students attended Lawton Middle School.

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