Excellent
#174 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Uriah H Lawton School
Elementary School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI
An Ann Arbor Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2250 SOUTH 7TH ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Math 72% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 72% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Uriah H Lawton School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Uriah H Lawton School 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
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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
$115,513
Median home value
$455,100
Median rent
$1,760/mo
College educated
74.9%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicken Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Eberwhite SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Ann Arbor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Bach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 322 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #12 of 31
- District spending per student
- $19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Uriah H Lawton School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uriah H Lawton School
Uriah H Lawton School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uriah H Lawton School
What grades does Uriah H Lawton School serve?
Uriah H Lawton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Uriah H Lawton School?
Uriah H Lawton School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uriah H Lawton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uriah H Lawton School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uriah H Lawton School rank in MI?
Uriah H Lawton School ranks #174 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Uriah H Lawton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Uriah H Lawton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Uriah H Lawton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uriah H Lawton School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Uriah H Lawton School a charter school?
No, Uriah H Lawton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Uriah H Lawton School a Title I school?
No, Uriah H Lawton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uriah H Lawton School?
11.3% of students at Uriah H Lawton School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (734) 994-1946
- Area population (ZIP 48103)
- 54,635
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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