Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino, CA · Cupertino Union · Grades 6-8
7th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Sam H. Lawson Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sam H. Lawson Middle 7th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2015 to 100th in 2025.
Sam H. Lawson Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 818 students tested
Sam H. Lawson Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 834 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84.3% | 82.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 11.1% | 6.5% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Sam H. Lawson Middle
Typical home value $3.13M in zip 95014 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sam H. Lawson Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Warren E. Hyde MiddleCupertino Union · 1.5 mi away35th of 1,294
ELA 84% · Math 78% - 10John F. Kennedy MiddleCupertino Union · 1.7 mi away3rd of 1,294
ELA 91% · Math 91% - 9Marian A. Peterson MiddleSanta Clara Unified · 1.8 mi away207th of 1,294
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 10Cupertino MiddleCupertino Union · 2 mi away42nd of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 77% - 10Joaquin Miller MiddleCupertino Union · 2 mi away2nd of 1,294
ELA 90% · Math 92% - 9Sunnyvale MiddleSunnyvale · 2.7 mi away202nd of 1,294
ELA 66% · Math 62% - 8Moreland MiddleMoreland · 3.5 mi away319th of 1,294
ELA 60% · Math 48% - 8Juan Cabrillo MiddleSanta Clara Unified · 3.7 mi away329th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sam H. Lawson Middle in?
Sam H. Lawson Middle is part of the Cupertino Union district in Cupertino, California.
Is Sam H. Lawson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sam H. Lawson Middle 7th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sam H. Lawson Middle?
Asian 83%, White 7%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 4% (834 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sam H. Lawson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95014 is $3.13M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.