Lawson Middle School
- Lawson Middle School serves 1,036 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Lawson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lawson Middle School's student population of 1,036 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,036 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lawson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lawson Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7332 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 52% |
| Black | 35% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lawson Middle School is Victory Preparatory Academy South (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Yes Prep - Southwest (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grissom Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Grissom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 529 students
0.2 miles
4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713)434-5660 0.2 PK-5 529 - Houston Hines-caldwell Grades: PK-5 | 784 students
0.8 miles
5515 W Orem
Houston, TX 77085
(713)726-3700 0.8 PK-5 784 - Houston Montgomery Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 720 students
1.0 miles
4000 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713)434-5640 1.0 PK-5 720 - Houston Victory Preparatory Academy South Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 176 students
1.0 miles
6011 W Orem
Houston, TX 77085
(832)547-2524 1.0 9-12 176 - Houston Windsor Village Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 777 students
1.0 miles
14440 Polo St
Houston, TX 77085
(713)726-3642 1.0 PK-5 777
School Reviews
| 2 This is the worst school in houston I lot of bullying don't send your kid there - Posted by Parent - tawan |
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