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Public middle school · Lake Orion Community Schools

Waldon Middle School

Grades 06–08 · LAKE ORION, MI · NCES 262073005743

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

514

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

36.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan middle enrollment

52th percentile

Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

485

Waldon Middle School: 514 reported students.

State peer staffing position

9th percentile

14:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Waldon Middle School

Waldon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in LAKE ORION. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Lake Orion Community Schools. NCES reports 514 students for 2024–25.

Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, below the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Waldon Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
2.9%
Students with disabilities
11%
Free/reduced-price lunch
26.5%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White75.9%
  • Hispanic9.5%
  • Black2.7%
  • Asian3.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial8.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Lake Orion Community Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Oakview Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

510 reported students

Scripps Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

446 reported students

Orion Oaks Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

514 reported students

Paint Creek Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

504 reported students

Webber School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

485 reported students

Carpenter Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

467 reported students

View all 11 district schools →