Sam H. Lawson Middle vs Theodore Roosevelt Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 492 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Theodore Roosevelt Middle
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Sam H. Lawson Middle Cupertino, California | Theodore Roosevelt Middle Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 1,334 | #582 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #785 of 15,369 | #10098 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 841 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 36% |
| city | Cupertino | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 38.8).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 36%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 50%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 61.6%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.6).
- •Theodore Roosevelt Middle is the larger school with 842 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 Sam H. Lawson Middle better than Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sam H. Lawson Middle ranks higher (84.8 vs 38.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sam H. Lawson Middle and Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
About 492 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sam H. Lawson Middle: 841. Theodore Roosevelt Middle: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sam H. Lawson Middle and Theodore Roosevelt Middle rank in California?
Sam H. Lawson Middle is 21st of 1,334 and Theodore Roosevelt Middle is 582nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).