Serving 942 students in grades 6-8, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School's student population of 942 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
942 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
59%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School's ranking?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is ranked #253 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
942 students attend Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School offer ?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School part of?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is part of Summit Public School District.
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