Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Lawson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Lawson Academy's student population of 235 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Lawson Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Lawson Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6666 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lawson Academy's ranking?
The Lawson Academy is ranked #6666 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend The Lawson Academy?
235 students attend The Lawson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of The Lawson Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Lawson Academy?
The Lawson Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Lawson Academy offer ?
The Lawson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is The Lawson Academy part of?
The Lawson Academy is part of The Lawson Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is The Lawson Academy located?
The Lawson Academy is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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