Lawson Middle

Public 6-8

 14000 Stancliff St
       Houston, TX  77045-5328


(713) 434-5600

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2001st of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,460 Help


Students who attend Lawson Middle usually attend:

High:    Madison High School

Feeder schools for Lawson Middle:

Elementary:    Almeda Elementary
    Grissom Elementary
    Hines-Caldwell
    Hobby Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  1,274

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.5%
African American:
34.4%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.6% Help


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Compare Details Lawson Middle ranks worse than 85.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 19th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.59. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.5%), African American (34.4%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawson Middle is 16.7. 24 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawson Middle is $9,460. 28 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lawson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawson Middle 2001st of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See Lawson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 666th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.34 1473rd 1573 6.4%
2005 7.07 1525th 1582 3.6%
2006 8.28 1521st 1585 4.0%
2007 7.86 1618th 1684 3.9%
2008 15.14 1607th 1718 6.5%
2009 15.98 1650th 1763 6.4%
2010 30.25 1515th 1803 16.0%
2011 38.81 1432nd 1895 24.4%
2012 21.16 1686th 1951 13.6%
2013 26.93 1608th 1973 18.5%
2014 22.09 1684th 1987 15.2%
2015 6.87 1950th 2043 4.6%
2016 9.27 1891st 1987 4.8%
2017 10.33 1942nd 2027 4.2%
2018 14.41 1937th 2080 6.9%
2019 17.67 1944th 2193 11.4%
2021 21.90 1825th 2252 19.0%
2022 27.75 1714th 2254 24.0%
2023 19.59 2001st 2330 14.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.66 286th 813 64.8%
2023 13.76 773rd 817 5.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.71 921st 1376 33.1%
2019 41.77 785th 1445 45.7%
2021 44.78 765th 1592 51.9%
2022 46.43 755th 1643 54.0%
2023 34.75 1151st 1720 33.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.78 1248th 1597 21.9%
2019 33.23 1138th 1626 30.0%
2021 25.63 1498th 1712 12.5%
2022 27.96 1446th 1757 17.7%
2023 21.76 1684th 1815 7.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.28 1852nd 2039 9.2%
2019 26.10 1729th 2073 16.6%
2021 29.73 1647th 2172 24.2%
2022 37.81 1426th 2220 35.8%
2023 28.03 1773rd 2251 21.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.10 1905th 2008 5.1%
2019 16.74 1873rd 2047 8.5%
2021 26.42 1664th 2151 22.6%
2022 31.35 1585th 2221 28.6%
2023 19.00 1958th 2241 12.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.62 1388th 1430 2.9%
2019 10.36 1390th 1446 3.9%
2021 16.26 1344th 1501 10.5%
2022 22.00 1307th 1488 12.2%
2023 26.39 1278th 1481 13.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.50 1559th 2008 22.4%
2019 33.64 1450th 2058 29.5%
2021 36.16 1375th 2118 35.1%
2022 42.57 1176th 2182 46.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.44 1898th 2030 6.5%
2019 18.88 1838th 2069 11.2%
2021 19.14 1875th 2168 13.5%
2022 24.70 1801st 2228 19.2%
2023 20.43 1912th 2245 14.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.77 1072nd 1167 8.1%
2019 27.14 939th 1193 21.3%
2021 29.15 932nd 1213 23.2%
2022 31.84 903rd 1251 27.8%
2023 23.47 1058th 1273 16.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.82 1672nd 1895 11.8%
2019 24.73 1627th 1935 15.9%
2021 31.94 1447th 2043 29.2%
2022 41.07 1202nd 2077 42.1%
2023 30.96 1572nd 2116 25.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Lawson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.21 964th 1723 44.1%
2023 5.91 1713th 1749 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lawson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 40 944 12 294 4 n/a n/a 0 1294
1989 37 992 8 267 9 n/a n/a 0 1313
1990 29 950 13 294 3 n/a n/a 0 1289
1991 38 932 6 313 4 n/a n/a 0 1293
1992 28 964 7 324 3 n/a n/a 0 1326
1993 26 898 10 329 1 n/a n/a 0 1264
1994 24 836 5 381 1 n/a n/a 0 1247
1995 22 865 4 426 0 n/a n/a 0 1317
1996 22 865 4 426 0 n/a n/a 0 1317
1997 26 874 10 435 0 n/a n/a 0 1345
1998 34 847 9 466 1 n/a n/a 0 1357
1999 29 841 6 499 1 n/a n/a 0 1376
2000 20 859 2 555 0 n/a n/a 0 1436
2001 16 862 6 623 0 n/a n/a 0 1507
2002 17 769 8 704 0 n/a n/a 0 1498
2003 17 769 8 704 0 n/a n/a 0 1498
2004 26 789 3 771 0 n/a n/a 0 1589
2005 27 821 4 893 0 n/a n/a 0 1745
2006 20 901 9 979 2 n/a n/a 0 1911
2007 11 821 10 1004 0 n/a n/a 0 1846
2008 6 682 4 969 0 n/a n/a 0 1661
2009 6 607 4 917 0 n/a n/a 0 1534
2010 8 552 2 870 0 n/a n/a 0 1432
2011 2 445 3 840 8 0 3 0 1301
2012 3 501 2 821 6 0 2 0 1335
2013 7 454 5 712 4 2 2 0 1186
2014 12 455 5 651 2 1 3 0 1129
2015 13 439 10 730 3 0 5 0 1200
2016 12 427 3 670 3 0 10 0 1125
2017 10 360 6 649 3 2 6 0 1036
2018 11 368 2 712 6 0 6 0 1105
2019 8 435 4 754 3 0 6 0 1210
2020 6 483 3 824 3 4 7 0 1330
2021 17 513 4 836 2 0 11 0 1383
2022 21 505 4 834 3 0 12 0 1379
2023 12 438 5 809 1 0 9 0 1274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1294 74.0 17.4 n/a
1989 1313 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1289 67.0 19.2 n/a
1991 1293 66.9 19.3 n/a
1992 1326 59.8 22.1 49.7
1993 1264 67.0 18.9 36.6
1994 1247 73.0 17.1 46.8
1995 1317 69.0 19.1 56
1996 1317 69.0 19.1 56
1997 1345 74.0 18.2 56.6
1998 1357 71.0 19.1 62.9
1999 1376 72.0 19.1 67
2000 1436 75.7 19.0 64.9
2001 1507 61.4 24.5 75.4
2002 1498 87.0 17.2 84.5
2003 1498 87.0 17.2 84.5
2004 1589 89.8 17.7 89.2
2005 1745 89.7 19.5 84.2
2006 1911 93.0 20.5 90
2007 1846 110.9 16.6 62.4
2008 1661 106.8 15.6 63
2009 1534 98.0 15.7 64.9
2010 1432 94.9 15.0 54.7
2011 1301 87.5 14.8 51
2012 1335 80.7 16.5 43
2013 1186 73.0 16.2 86
2014 1129 69.0 16.3 81
2015 1200 68.0 17.6 71
2016 1125 67.0 16.7 73.7
2017 1036 60.4 17.1 80.8
2018 1105 61.8 17.8 78.8
2019 1210 66.5 18.1 96
2020 1330 71.7 18.5 95.5
2021 1383 75.3 18.3 95.9
2022 1379 75.8 18.1 97
2023 1274 76.0 16.7 95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1294 74.0 17.4 n/a
1989 1313 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1289 67.0 19.2 n/a
1991 1293 66.9 19.3 n/a
1992 1326 59.8 22.1 49.7
1993 1264 67.0 18.9 36.6
1994 1247 73.0 17.1 46.8
1995 1317 69.0 19.1 56
1996 1317 69.0 19.1 56
1997 1345 74.0 18.2 56.6
1998 1357 71.0 19.1 62.9
1999 1376 72.0 19.1 67
2000 1436 75.7 19.0 64.9
2001 1507 61.4 24.5 75.4
2002 1498 87.0 17.2 84.5
2003 1498 87.0 17.2 84.5
2004 1589 89.8 17.7 89.2
2005 1745 89.7 19.5 84.2
2006 1911 93.0 20.5 90
2007 1846 110.9 16.6 62.4
2008 1661 106.8 15.6 63
2009 1534 98.0 15.7 64.9
2010 1432 94.9 15.0 54.7
2011 1301 87.5 14.8 51
2012 1335 80.7 16.5 43
2013 1186 73.0 16.2 86
2014 1129 69.0 16.3 81
2015 1200 68.0 17.6 71
2016 1125 67.0 16.7 73.7
2017 1036 60.4 17.1 80.8
2018 1105 61.8 17.8 78.8
2019 1210 66.5 18.1 96
2020 1330 71.7 18.5 95.5
2021 1383 75.3 18.3 95.9
2022 1379 75.8 18.1 97
2023 1274 76.0 16.7 95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,428 (15.4%) $7,856 (84.6%) $9,284
2020 $1,638 (16.5%) $8,310 (83.5%) $9,948
2021 $1,027 (10.9%) $8,433 (89.1%) $9,460

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1944th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2001st of 2330 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Lawson Middle)1831
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lawson Middle)2823
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Lawson Middle)2933
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lawson Middle)2617
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Lawson Middle)3039
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lawson Middle)3421
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Lawson Middle)2521
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lawson Middle)1015
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lawson Middle)9678
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12101274
 5.3%
African American435438
 0.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic754809
 7.3%
Pacific Islander00
White812
 50%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96%95.6%
 0.4%


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Students at Lawson Middle are 64% Hispanic, 34% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,274 students attended Lawson Middle.

Students who attend Lawson Middle usually go on to attend Madison High School

Lawson Middle ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Texas middle schools.


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