Serving 841 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 87% (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 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: SAM H. LAWSON MIDDLE serves the eastern part of Cupertino, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- 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 841 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
841 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
Sam H. Lawson Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam H. Lawson Middle School is 0.29, 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
#49 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
84%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam H. Lawson Middle School's ranking?
Sam H. Lawson Middle School is ranked #49 out of 9,523 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, Cupertino Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
841 students attend Sam H. Lawson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sam H. Lawson Middle School students are Asian, 6% 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 19:1, 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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 12, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 13, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 15, 2027 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 16, 2027 (Friday)
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