#1505 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#12605 of 15,369 nationally
About Lawson Middle
Lawson Middle is a public middle school located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,069 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1505th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,069.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Lawson Middle ranks 467th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lawson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Grissom El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 342 m away
Montgomery El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students · 1.6 km away
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
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Madison H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,588 students · 1.8 km away
Windsor Village El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students · 1.8 km away
King Early Childhood Ctr
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
299 students · 1.9 km away
Hines-Caldwell
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students · 1.9 km away
Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
447 students · 1.9 km away
Hobby El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 2.1 km away
Yes Prep - Southwest
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,060 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Nolan Middle
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1,068 students
Agnew Middle
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1,070 students
Col John O Ensor Middle
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1,070 students
Labay Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
Hildebrandt Int
Klein · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,071 students
Bobby Summers Middle
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1,066 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawson Middle a good school?
Lawson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 26.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1505 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lawson Middle rank in Texas?
Lawson Middle ranks #1505 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #12605 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawson Middle?
Lawson Middle had 1,069 students in 2025.
Is Lawson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Lawson Middle is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.