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Sam H. Lawson Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Cupertino, California · Cupertino Union
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students841
Student:Teacher19.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch15%
Title INo
Sam H. Lawson
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
841
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
15%-50pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Sam H. Lawson Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Cupertino, California. The school enrolls 841 students. It is part of the Cupertino Union district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCupertino Union
County6085
CityCupertino
ZIP95014
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061029011448

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment841
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American87.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
87.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %15%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)