Lawson Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 6-8
811th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Lawson Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lawson Middle 811th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 52% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Lawson Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 950 students tested
Lawson Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,132 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.7% | 61.6% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 40.3% | 36.6% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Lawson Middle
Typical home value $199K in zip 77045 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lawson Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Accelerated Int Charter SchoolAccelerated Intermediate Academy · 2.2 mi away · charter147th of 1,701
ELA 70% · Math 75% - 4KIPP Mosaic Academy SchoolKIPP Texas Public Schools · 2.5 mi away · charter1,184th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 26% - 1Christa Mcauliffe MiddleFort Bend ISD · 2.8 mi away1,621st of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 8Meyerland MiddleHouston ISD · 3.4 mi away481st of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 46% - 9Nolan Ryan J HAlvin ISD · 4.6 mi away250th of 1,701
ELA 75% · Math 59% - 1Fondren MiddleHouston ISD · 4.7 mi away1,545th of 1,701
ELA 31% · Math 28% - –Alief ISD J J A E PAlief ISD · 4.8 mi away
- 10Dr Ronald E Mcnair J HAlvin ISD · 5 mi away79th of 1,701
ELA 85% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lawson Middle in?
Lawson Middle is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Lawson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lawson Middle 811th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lawson Middle?
Hispanic 62%, Black 37%, White 1% (1,132 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lawson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77045 is $199K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.