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Waldon Middle School

2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, Waldon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Waldon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waldon Middle School's student population of 547 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waldon Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldon Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#455 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waldon Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waldon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waldon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waldon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waldon Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waldon Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waldon Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waldon Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waldon Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waldon Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waldon Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Waldon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waldon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waldon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldon Middle School's ranking?
Waldon Middle School is ranked #455 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Waldon Middle School often compared to?
Waldon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scripps Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Waldon Middle School?
547 students attend Waldon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Waldon Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldon Middle School?
Waldon Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waldon Middle School offer ?
Waldon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldon Middle School part of?
Waldon Middle School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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