Lawton Middle School vs Mattawan Later Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Middle School
Lawton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
325 students
Mattawan Later Elem School
Mattawan · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
808 students
| Measure | Lawton Middle School Lawton, Michigan | Mattawan Later Elem School Mattawan, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #295 of 485 | #305 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9580 of 15,369 | #12283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 325 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| city | Lawton | Mattawan |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattawan Later Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 41.1).
- •Mattawan Later Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Mattawan Later Elem School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Mattawan Later Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 61.2%).
- •Lawton Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.2).
- •Mattawan Later Elem School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 325.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawton Middle School better than Mattawan Later Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Mattawan Later Elem School ranks higher (68.6 vs 41.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lawton Middle School and Mattawan Later Elem School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Lawton and Mattawan in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Middle School: 325. Mattawan Later Elem School: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Middle School and Mattawan Later Elem School rank in Michigan?
Lawton Middle School is 295th of 485 and Mattawan Later Elem School is 305th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).