Sam H. Lawson Middle School

Sam H. Lawson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
10401 Vista Dr,  Cupertino, CA
Cupertino Union School District
3.6
3.6
919 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Bowman
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
88%
Reading Proficiency
88%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
88%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
72.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
58%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
546:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
83.5%
Two or more races
6%
White
6%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 6 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/9/2020
Great Campus, Decent Teachers (though are a few horrible ones), Many resources, All subjects are taught well and many facilities for sports/physical education
3.0 NicheUser
6/16/2015
Overall this school gives many great facilities to students but causes there to be too much stress on 11-13 year olds
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 27 Reviews
4.0 parent
1/26/2025
the teachers and the staff at lawson try and do their best. for the past two years, my child's teachers have been different but good quality. the office is usually very nice and helpful. only it is the principal, erin leary that has made my family time at this school very difficult. she does not see...
1.0 other
9/20/2023
I hit za gwiddy and get all za guls
2.0 parent
5/5/2023
Like most CUSD schools, the high rating is mainly because of the caliber of the students at this school and their parents who put them in after-school enrichment programs and competitive activities. The front-desk staff is usually good, but the same cannot be said about the rest of the staff and the...
3.0 student
4/7/2023
Lawson middle school is a great option for your kids out of all the other schools in the district. The kids here can be pretty brutal sometimes though, speaking from my experience. The standards for grades and test scores are high and many stuck-up kids may make fun of you for getting a low grade on...

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Sam H. Lawson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Cupertino, CA and is served by the Cupertino Union School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 919 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Sam H. Lawson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,710,631. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cupertino High School, Fremont High School, Homestead High School, and more. Learn more about what Cupertino has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sam H. Lawson Middle School.

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