Lawton Middle School

www.lawtoncs.org

307 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lawton Middle School, located at 100 Blue Pride Drive in Lawton, Michigan, serves as a central hub for student development within the Lawton Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing the "Blue Pride" spirit, the institution focuses on cultivating both intellectual growth and strong character development, encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their school community.

The school’s academic approach is supported by the broader Lawton Community Schools framework, which prioritizes student-centered learning and community engagement. Through its official website, the school provides families with transparent access to academic resources, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide communications. As a vital part of the Lawton educational system, the middle school strives to prepare its students for future success by balancing traditional coursework with opportunities for personal discovery and social growth in a small-town, community-focused setting.

307

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	43
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	22

White
239 (77.9 %)
Hispanic
43 (14.0 %)
Two or More
22 (7.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawton Community School District
Phone:	(269)624-7600
Website:	http://www.lawtoncs.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 82