- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cupertino, CA
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sam H. Lawson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061029011448
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam H. Lawson Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Cupertino · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam H. Lawson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam H. Lawson Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cupertino, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029011448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sam H. Lawson Middle held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 061029011448 · Cupertino, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 19.6:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
Sam H. Lawson Middle held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sam H. Lawson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- This school
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- Warren E. Hyde
Warren E. Hyde Middle
800 students
What this shows Sam H. Lawson Middle reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam H. Lawson Middle compares
Sam H. Lawson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 83.6%
White 6.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Sam H. Lawson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam H. Lawson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren E. Hyde Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam H. Lawson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Cupertino
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~841 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sam H. Lawson Middle
How many students attend Sam H. Lawson Middle?
Sam H. Lawson Middle has 841 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cupertino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam H. Lawson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam H. Lawson Middle is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam H. Lawson Middle?
5.0% of students at Sam H. Lawson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam H. Lawson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sam H. Lawson Middle is Asian at 83.6% of enrollment, in Cupertino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam H. Lawson Middle?
Sam H. Lawson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sam H. Lawson Middle rank among middle schools in Cupertino?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam H. Lawson Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cupertino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cupertino on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides Sam H. Lawson Middle, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.