SAM H. LAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sam H. Lawson Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Cupertino Union school district, located in Cupertino, CA with about 1,228 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Sam H. Lawson Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School, located in Cupertino, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cupertino Union School District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state. Its curriculum is designed to be rigorous and comprehensive, offering a robust selection of core subjects alongside diverse elective opportunities, such as performing arts, technology, and world languages, all aimed at preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic focus, Lawson Middle School fosters a vibrant and inclusive campus culture that emphasizes student well-being and character development. The school benefits from a strong sense of community, bolstered by active parent involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs, including sports, leadership organizations, and academic clubs. By balancing high academic standards with a supportive social environment, Lawson aims to cultivate well-rounded, innovative, and responsible students who are equipped to thrive in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
For more information, contact Sam H. Lawson Middle at (408) 255-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cupertino, CA 95014-2081
(408) 255-7500
SAM H. LAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Cupertino, CA with about 1,228 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cupertino Union
- Total Students:
- 1,228
- Teachers:
- 57.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,228 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAM H. LAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Asian, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Asian
- 87.5%
- White
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.