Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
SUMMIT, NJ · Summit Public School District · Grades 6-8
46th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School 46th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 90% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 90th in 2025.
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 853 students tested
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 929 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 57.9% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 20.1% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 9.4% | 10.9% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 6.9% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 4.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Typical home value $1.39M in zip 07901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Deerfield Elementary SchoolMountainside School District · 2.2 mi away33rd of 440
ELA 81% · Math 78% - 7Florence M. Gaudineer Middle SchoolSpringfield Public School District · 2.4 mi away157th of 440
ELA 69% · Math 53% - 10Washington SchoolMillburn Township School District · 2.6 mi away5th of 440
ELA 88% · Math 87% - 10New Providence Middle SchoolNew Providence School District · 2.7 mi away20th of 440
ELA 87% · Math 77% - 10Millburn Middle SchoolMillburn Township School District · 2.7 mi away10th of 440
ELA 87% · Math 84% - 8Chatham Middle SchoolSchool District of the Chathams · 2.8 mi away93rd of 440
ELA 75% · Math 63% - 10Madison Junior SchoolMadison Public School District · 4 mi away44th of 440
ELA 80% · Math 75% - 3Jefferson ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 4.2 mi away338th of 440
ELA 43% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School in?
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is part of the Summit Public School District district in SUMMIT, New Jersey.
Is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School 46th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
White 58%, Hispanic 20%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 7% (929 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07901 is $1.39M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.