Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Reported Enrollment
942
students
District
Summit Public School District
County Context Score
69/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
272 MORRIS AVE, SUMMIT, NJ, 07901
School District
Summit Public School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 341590005710
- District ID
- 3415900
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
942 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Union County has 178 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Summit Public School District, Union County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Summit Public School District.
942 students
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School reports 942 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 25 other middle schools in Union County with enrollment data, 22 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 662 students.
26 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 669 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
9 district schools
Summit Public School District lists 7 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
7
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Summit Public School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Summit Public School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School with nearby schools?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School should be compared with 26 middle schools in Union County, plus other schools in Summit Public School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
Before using Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Summit Public School District.
Part of Summit Public School District
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,932 students across 9 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
9
Reported Enrollment
3,932
9 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Primary Center at WilsonPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
- Primary Center at JeffersonPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
- Summit High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Brayton Elementary School1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Franklin Elementary School1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Jefferson Elementary School1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Washington Elementary School1–5 · PrimaryListed only
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Union County Schools
County Context Score
69/100
County-level composite across 178 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.