Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lawton Alternative ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Lawton Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Lawton Alternative's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Lawton Alternative ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton Alternative is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
73%
12%
Hispanic
6%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Lawton Alternative is ranked #781 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lawton Alternative?
597 students attend Lawton Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lawton Alternative students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawton Alternative?
Lawton Alternative has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lawton Alternative offer ?
Lawton Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lawton Alternative part of?
Lawton Alternative is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lawton Alternative located?
Lawton Alternative is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Outer Sunset.
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