Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Summit, New Jersey 07901 · Summit Public School District
#30 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#89 of 15,369 nationally
About Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is a public middle located in Summit, in the Summit Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 871 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 30th of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (89th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 871.
There are 9 schools in Summit; Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brayton Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
335 students · 584 m away
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
351 students · 873 m away
Jefferson Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
221 students · 1.1 km away
Primary Center at Jefferson
Summit · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
116 students · 1.1 km away
Summit High School
Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,198 students · 1.3 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students · 1.4 km away
Primary Center at Wilson
Summit · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
203 students · 1.5 km away
Washington Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
323 students · 1.8 km away
Salt Brook School
New Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–6
583 students · 2.6 km away
Glenwood School
Short Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–4
315 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Moorestown Upper Elementary School
Moorestown · Public middle · Grades 4–6
869 students
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Brick Town · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
Southern Regional Middle School
Manahawkin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
Union Hill Middle School
Union City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
Thompson Middle School
Middletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
John A. Carusi Middle School
Cherry Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School a good school?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 93.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #30 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranks #30 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #89 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School had 871 students in 2025.
Is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.