LAWTON C. JOHNSON SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Summit Public School District school district, located in SUMMIT, NJ with about 923 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 81 teachers, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (LCJSMS), located in Summit, New Jersey, serves as the district’s sole middle school, educating students in grades 6 through 8. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of Summit High School. The institution places a strong focus on fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, often utilizing innovative teaching methods and a wide range of elective offerings to cater to the diverse interests of its student body.

Beyond academics, LCJSMS is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular program, which includes an extensive selection of interscholastic sports, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school culture is deeply rooted in the "Summit way," which encourages community involvement, character development, and mutual respect among students and staff. With a supportive parent-teacher organization and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards, the school is consistently recognized as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state of New Jersey.

For more information, contact Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School at (908) 273-1190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.