John F. Kennedy Middle vs Sam H. Lawson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
880 students
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Cupertino, California | Sam H. Lawson Middle Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 1,334 | #21 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #850 of 15,369 | #785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 880 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 84.8).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 15.7%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.5).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 880 students compared with 841.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Middle better than Sam H. Lawson Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy Middle and Sam H. Lawson Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 880. Sam H. Lawson Middle: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and Sam H. Lawson Middle rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 24th of 1,334 and Sam H. Lawson Middle is 21st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).