Top Rankings
The Lawson Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 134 students in The Lawson Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in The Lawson Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,241 Schools
# Students
134 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
The Lawson Academy School District, which is ranked #1090 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1085 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
53%
# Black Students
125 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
93%
13%
# White Students
1 Student
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
-
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,769 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 114% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,478 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,769
$13,417
Spending / Student
$16,478
$14,148
Best The Lawson Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Lawson Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5052 Scott St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Lawson Academy School District?
The Lawson Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 134 students.
What is the rank of The Lawson Academy School District?
The Lawson Academy School District is ranked #1090 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Lawson Academy School District?
93% of The Lawson Academy School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Lawson Academy School District?
The Lawson Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is The Lawson Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,478 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
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