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#6849 of 8,552 schools in TX
The Lawson Academy
Elementary School · The Lawson Academy · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5052 SCOTT ST, Houston, TX 77004
- Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Lawson Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Lawson Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$65,901
Median home value
$384,100
Median rent
$1,320/mo
College educated
57.1%
Homeownership
37.7%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.o.m. Early Childhood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Lockhart ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| St Mary of the Purification Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Thompson ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 376 | 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.
The Lawson Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Lawson Academy is listed in THE LAWSON ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Lawson Academy
The Lawson Academy is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of The Lawson Academy, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,849 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Lawson Academy
What grades does The Lawson Academy serve?
The Lawson Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Lawson Academy?
The Lawson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lawson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Lawson Academy is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Lawson Academy rank in TX?
The Lawson Academy ranks #6,849 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The Lawson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Lawson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 The Lawson Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Lawson Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is The Lawson Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Lawson Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Lawson Academy a Title I school?
No, The Lawson Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Lawson Academy?
94.4% of students at The Lawson Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (713) 225-1551
- Area population (ZIP 77004)
- 35,866
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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