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Sam H. Lawson Middle School vs. Cupertino Middle School

Should you attend Sam H. Lawson Middle School or Cupertino Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Cupertino Middle School
1650 South Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Sam H. Lawson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Cupertino Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 834 students in grades 6-8, Sam H. Lawson Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,122 students in grades 6-8, Cupertino Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
834 students
1,122 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sam H. Lawson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cupertino Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sam H. Lawson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cupertino Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sam H. Lawson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cupertino Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sam H. Lawson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cupertino Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cupertino Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cupertino Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#49 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
#496 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sam H. Lawson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cupertino Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 1% in CA)
75%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sam H. Lawson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cupertino Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sam H. Lawson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cupertino Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sam H. Lawson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cupertino Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sam H. Lawson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cupertino Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
272
364
Grade 7 Students
278
375
Grade 8 Students
284
383

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
83%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sam H. Lawson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sam H. Lawson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sam H. Lawson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sam H. Lawson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sam H. Lawson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.31
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sam H. Lawson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cupertino Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sam H. Lawson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cupertino Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sam H. Lawson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cupertino Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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