Serving 834 students in grades 6-8, Sam H. Lawson Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam H. Lawson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sam H. Lawson Middle School's student population of 834 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon
School Rankings
Sam H. Lawson Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam H. Lawson Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
83%
12%
Hispanic
4%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam H. Lawson Middle School's ranking?
Sam H. Lawson Middle School is ranked #54 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sam H. Lawson Middle School often compared to?
Sam H. Lawson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sam H. Lawson Middle School?
834 students attend Sam H. Lawson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sam H. Lawson Middle School students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam H. Lawson Middle School?
Sam H. Lawson Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sam H. Lawson Middle School offer ?
Sam H. Lawson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sam H. Lawson Middle School part of?
Sam H. Lawson Middle School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
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