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#2397 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
High School · Lawton Community School District · Lawton, MI
A Lawton Community School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 PRIMARY WAY, Lawton, MI 49065
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawton Accelerated Academic Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 7-year record (2013–2019).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2019)
Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawton Accelerated Academic Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,178/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,125
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 8–12 | 0.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Paw Paw High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Mattawan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Cedar Street Community and Family CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 4.3 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lawton Community School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,926NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is listed in Lawton Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is a public high school in Lawton, MI, part of Lawton Community School District, serving approximately 37 students in grades 5th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,397 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
What grades does Lawton Accelerated Academic Center serve?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
How does Lawton Accelerated Academic Center rank in MI?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center ranks #2,397 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lawton Accelerated Academic Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Is Lawton Accelerated Academic Center a charter school?
No, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawton Accelerated Academic Center a Title I school?
No, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
73.0% of students at Lawton Accelerated Academic Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.0%
- Phone
- (269) 624-7542
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49065)
- 7,283
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49065; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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