Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Uriah H Lawton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uriah H Lawton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Uriah H Lawton School's student population of 438 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uriah H Lawton School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uriah H Lawton School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
48%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uriah H Lawton School's ranking?
Uriah H Lawton School is ranked #124 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Uriah H Lawton School often compared to?
Uriah H Lawton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dicken Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Uriah H Lawton School?
438 students attend Uriah H Lawton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Uriah H Lawton School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uriah H Lawton School?
Uriah H Lawton School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Uriah H Lawton School offer ?
Uriah H Lawton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Uriah H Lawton School part of?
Uriah H Lawton School is part of Ann Arbor School District.
In what neighborhood is Uriah H Lawton School located?
Uriah H Lawton School is located in the Lawton neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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