Excellent
#316 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 14% in state
Lawson High
High School · Lawson R-xiv · Lawson, MO
A Lawson R-xiv high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 157, Lawson, MO 64062
- Math 62% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawson High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lawson High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average555/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawson), 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
$89,306
Median home value
$230,700
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Mill Park CampEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | 4.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lawson R-xiv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawson High is listed in LAWSON R-XIV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawson High
Lawson High is a public high school in Lawson, MO, part of Lawson R-xiv, serving approximately 369 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawson High
What grades does Lawson High serve?
Lawson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawson High?
Lawson High has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawson High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawson High rank in MO?
Lawson High ranks #316 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lawson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Lawson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawson High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lawson High a charter school?
No, Lawson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawson High a Title I school?
No, Lawson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawson High?
28.7% of students at Lawson High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ray County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (816) 580-7270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64062)
- 6,752
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 64062; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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