The Lawson Academy
Houston, TX · The Lawson Academy · Charter · Grades PK-8
4,112th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▲ Improving
The Lawson Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks The Lawson Academy 4,112th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — improving.
The Lawson Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 99 students tested
The Lawson Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 195 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.0% | 87.7% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 6.2% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near The Lawson Academy
Typical home value $353K in zip 77004 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near The Lawson Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Lockhart ElHouston ISD · 0.6 mi away2,268th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 43% - 7Thompson ElHouston ISD · 0.8 mi away1,487th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 55% - 3Blackshear ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away3,404th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 4Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolBeatrice Mayes Institute Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter2,875th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 31% - 5Peck ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away2,267th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 45% - 1KIPP Peace ElKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.5 mi away · charter4,188th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 1Foster ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away4,063rd of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 2Hartsfield ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away3,912th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is The Lawson Academy in?
The Lawson Academy is part of the The Lawson Academy district in Houston, Texas.
Is The Lawson Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks The Lawson Academy 4,112th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of The Lawson Academy?
Black 88%, Hispanic 6%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 2% (195 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near The Lawson Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77004 is $353K 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.