Excellent
#125 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Middle School · Cupertino Union · Cupertino, CA
A Cupertino Union middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10401 Vista Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014
- Math 87% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sam H. Lawson Middle score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sam H. Lawson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,694/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cupertino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$229,074
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
83%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Warren E. Hyde MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Stratford Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 909 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cupertino Union
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #4 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sam H. Lawson Middle is listed in Cupertino Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam H. Lawson Middle
Sam H. Lawson Middle is a public middle school in Cupertino, CA, part of Cupertino Union, serving approximately 834 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam H. Lawson Middle
What grades does Sam H. Lawson Middle serve?
Sam H. Lawson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sam H. Lawson Middle?
Sam H. Lawson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 834 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam H. Lawson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam H. Lawson Middle is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam H. Lawson Middle rank in CA?
Sam H. Lawson Middle ranks #125 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sam H. Lawson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam H. Lawson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sam H. Lawson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam H. Lawson Middle has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sam H. Lawson Middle a charter school?
No, Sam H. Lawson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sam H. Lawson Middle a Title I school?
No, Sam H. Lawson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sam H. Lawson Middle?
16.3% of students at Sam H. Lawson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 834
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (408) 255-7500
- Area population (ZIP 95014)
- 61,109
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95014; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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