Lawton Middle School vs Mattawan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 5.5 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 Middle School
Mattawan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Lawton Middle School Lawton, Michigan | Mattawan Middle School Mattawan, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #295 of 485 | #69 of 485 |
| National rank | #9580 of 15,369 | #2755 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 58% |
| city | Lawton | Mattawan |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattawan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 41.1).
- •Mattawan Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Mattawan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Mattawan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 61.2%).
- •Mattawan Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.1).
- •Mattawan Middle School is the larger school with 823 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mattawan Middle School ranks higher (72.9 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 Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Lawton and Mattawan in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Middle School: 325. Mattawan Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Middle School and Mattawan Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lawton Middle School is 295th of 485 and Mattawan Middle School is 69th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).