Sam H. Lawson Middle

816 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

816

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam H. Lawson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	30
Black	6
Asian	681
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
681 (83.5 %)
White
49 (6.0 %)
Two or More
49 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (3.7 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)255-7500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 275

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 250