Very Good
#608 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Middle School · Summit Public School District · Summit, NJ
A middle school in Summit, NJ where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
272 MORRIS AVE, Summit, NJ 07901
- Math 71% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated787/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summit), 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
$177,986
Median home value
$958,700
Median rent
$2,209/mo
College educated
71.9%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Deerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 3–8 | 2.2 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| The Winston SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–8 | 2.2 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Summit Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is listed in Summit Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is a public middle school in Summit, NJ, part of Summit Public School District, serving approximately 929 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
What grades does Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School serve?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 929 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School rank in NJ?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks #608 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School a charter school?
No, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
15.3% of students at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 929
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (908) 273-1190
- Area population (ZIP 07901)
- 24,502
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07901; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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