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Sam H. Lawson Middle

Cupertino Union · Santa Clara County · 10401 Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014-2081

(408) 255-7500

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10/10
#7
Rank 7 out of 1,315
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #15 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #3 · 100th percentile
Science10/10 · #4 · 100th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Sitting in the heart of Cupertino — one of the most academically driven communities in the Bay Area — Lawson Middle School is about as close to the top as a middle school can get, ranking #7 in the entire state. This is a school where math and science aren't just strong, they're near-perfect, which makes it a natural fit for families who want their kids challenged and prepared well before high school. Cupertino itself is a tight-knit, tech-adjacent suburb where education is genuinely central to community life, and Lawson reflects that culture at every level.

Student Demographics

779 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
636 (82%)
White
50 (6%)
Hispanic
31 (4%)
Multiple Races
27 (3%)
Other
35 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners174 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged124 (16%)
Students with Disabilities54 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

841
Enrollment
43.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #61 · 96th percentile

327 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found