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Sam H. Lawson Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
10401 Vista Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014 · (408) 255-7500 · Part of Cupertino Union Elementary School District
Students
841
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
15%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Sam H. Lawson Middle
- School Grade A+: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 54 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 23.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency88%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts87%
State average 48.6%
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10401 Vista Dr., Cupertino
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6291
Grade 7275
Grade 8275
Enrollment over time
1,100’20
919’21
816’22
834’23
841’24
Down 23.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 84%White 6%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 4%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.