Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino, CA · Cupertino Union
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
7th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
10401 Vista Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500NCES ID 061029011448Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 818 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 834 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 81.3% | 82.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| White | 14.9% | 6.5% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 4.4% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $3.13M in zip 95014 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Sam H. Lawson Middle
- #35Warren E. Hyde MiddleCupertino Union · 1.5 mi away35th of 1,294
ELA 84% ▼3 · Math 78% ▼10Compare - #3John F. Kennedy MiddleCupertino Union · 1.7 mi away3rd of 1,294
ELA 91% ▲4 · Math 91% ▲3Compare - #207Marian A. Peterson MiddleSanta Clara Unified · 1.8 mi away207th of 1,294
ELA 67% ▼20 · Math 59% ▼29Compare - #42Cupertino MiddleCupertino Union · 2 mi away42nd of 1,294
ELA 80% ▼7 · Math 77% ▼11Compare - #2Joaquin Miller MiddleCupertino Union · 2 mi away2nd of 1,294
ELA 90% ▲3 · Math 92% ▲4Compare - #202Sunnyvale MiddleSunnyvale · 2.7 mi away202nd of 1,294
ELA 66% ▼21 · Math 62% ▼26Compare - #319Moreland MiddleMoreland · 3.5 mi away319th of 1,294
ELA 60% ▼27 · Math 48% ▼40Compare - #329Juan Cabrillo MiddleSanta Clara Unified · 3.7 mi away329th of 1,294
ELA 58% ▼29 · Math 48% ▼40Compare
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.