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Scripps Middle School

385 E SCRIPPS RD, LAKE ORION, MI 48360Lake Orion Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
548
Students
Total enrolled
$19,928
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 548 students in grades 06–08 in LAKE ORION, Michigan.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,928 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Scripps Middle School is a large middle in LAKE ORION, Michigan, serving grades 06–08 with 548 students. The district invests $19,928 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 23% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Scripps Middle School

548
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
23%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution263 male · 285 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility23%
National avg 52% · 124 students
Student Composition
70%
12%
8%
Asian7%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black2%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 262073005738

Academic Outcomes at Scripps Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48360

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,928Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,928
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,768
Student Support$3,786
Administration$2,391
Operations$2,989
Other$1,993
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,928 spent per student, an estimated $8,828 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
37%
State government
54.8%
Local (property tax)
37.3%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,928/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Paint Creek Elementary SchoolWebber SchoolOrion Oaks Elementary SchoolCarpenter Elem School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Waldon Middle SchoolOakview Middle School
↓
High School
Lake Orion Community High SchoolLearning Options High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLake Orion Community Schools →
Phone: (248)693-5440
NCES ID: 262073005738
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAKE ORION seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lake Orion Community Schools
High
Lake Orion Community High School
2,174 students · 09–12
● 45 opp24% FRL
Mid
Waldon Middle School
547 students · 06–08
● 45 opp27% FRL
Elem
Paint Creek Elementary School
532 students · PK–05
● 42 opp23% FRL
Elem
Webber School
518 students · PK–05
● 42 opp20% FRL
Elem
Orion Oaks Elementary School
515 students · PK–05
● 45 opp32% FRL
Elem
Carpenter Elem School
466 students · KG–05
● 33 opp39% FRL
Elem
Stadium Drive Elementary School
464 students · KG–05
● 45 opp11% FRL
Elem
Blanche Sims Elementary School
446 students · KG–05
● 42 opp37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
385 E SCRIPPS RD, LAKE ORION, MI 48360
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.