The Lawson Academy
Houston, TX · The Lawson Academy
Alternative school · Charter · Grades PK-8 · City, large
4,112th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▲ Improving
5052 SCOTT ST, Houston, TX 77004
(713)225-1551NCES ID 480141812485Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 99 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 195 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2011, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2011 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.0% | 87.7% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 6.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Typical home value $353K in zip 77004 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 The Lawson Academy
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ELA 52% ▲17 · Math 43% ▲22Compare - #1487Thompson ElHouston ISD · 0.8 mi away1,487th of 4,406
ELA 55% ▲20 · Math 55% ▲34Compare - #3404Blackshear ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away3,404th of 4,406
ELA 44% ▲9 · Math 31% ▲10Compare - #2875Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolBeatrice Mayes Institute Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter2,875th of 4,406
ELA 54% ▲19 · Math 31% ▲10Compare - #2267Peck ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away2,267th of 4,406
ELA 50% ▲15 · Math 45% ▲24Compare - #4188KIPP Peace ElKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.5 mi away · charter4,188th of 4,406
ELA 30% ▼5 · Math 22% ▲1Compare - #4063Foster ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away4,063rd of 4,406
ELA 35% = · Math 23% ▲2Compare - #3912Hartsfield ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away3,912th of 4,406
ELA 32% ▼3 · Math 31% ▲10Compare
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.