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Lawson Middle School

14000 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,132 students in grades 6-8, Lawson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lawson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lawson Middle School's student population of 1,132 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,132 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lawson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawson Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5561 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lawson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lawson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lawson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lawson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lawson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lawson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lawson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lawson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Lawson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lawson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lawson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawson Middle School's ranking?
Lawson Middle School is ranked #5561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lawson Middle School?
1,132 students attend Lawson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lawson Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawson Middle School?
Lawson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lawson Middle School offer ?
Lawson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawson Middle School part of?
Lawson Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lawson Middle School located?
Lawson Middle School is located in the Central Southwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Central Southwest.

School Reviews
5   8/27/2020
The best school in the world.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Victor
5   4/6/2020
This school is fun and great staff good technique of teaching.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alex
2   10/16/2014
This is the worst school in houston I lot of bullying don't send your kid there
- Posted by Parent - tawan

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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