LAWSON MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

1,274 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lawson Middle School, located at 14000 Stancliff St in Houston, Texas, is a public institution operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school. As part of the largest school district in Texas, Lawson benefits from the resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support framework established by HISD.

The school environment at Lawson is designed to foster both personal and academic growth during the pivotal middle school years. By aligning with the broader mission of the Houston Independent School District, Lawson Middle School focuses on student achievement, equity, and community engagement. Families and community members interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or campus policies can find detailed information and updates regarding the school’s performance and upcoming events through the official HISD website at www.houstonisd.org.

1,274

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	809
Black	438
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
809 (63.5 %)
Black
438 (34.4 %)
White
12 (0.9 %)
Two or More
9 (0.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)434-5600
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	991
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 419

Grade 7 405

Grade 8 450