Sam H. Lawson Middle School vs. John F. Kennedy Middle School
Should I attend Sam H. Lawson Middle School or John F. Kennedy Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 919 students in grades 6-8, Sam H. Lawson Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 949 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
919 students
949 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#32 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
297
301
Grade 7 Students
267
308
Grade 8 Students
355
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
87%
80%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
5%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
