Sam H. Lawson Middle School
Cupertino, California
Sam H. Lawson Middle is a public middle school in Cupertino, California, in the Cupertino Union district. It serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 841 students (2024–25).
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Sam H. Lawson Middle School (federal record: "Sam H. Lawson Middle") | NCESAbout UsSchool website |
| School type | Public middle school (not charter, not magnet) | NCESCA Dept. of Education |
| Grades | 6–8 | NCESCA Dept. of Education |
| District | Cupertino Union School District | NCES |
| Address | 10401 Vista Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014 | NCESCA Dept. of Education |
| Enrollment | 841 students (2024–25) | NCES |
| Teachers | 44 (full-time equivalent, 2024–25) | NCES |
| Official website | lawson.cusdk8.org | School website |
| Year opened | 2005–06 school year | About Us |
| Origin of the name | Named after Sam H. Lawson, a longtime Cupertino Union teacher and the first principal of the district's first junior high school | About Us |
| Programs | Student clubs and leadership opportunities; 7th and 8th grade electives; music ensembles; middle school sports; WEB (Where Everyone Belongs); Project Cornerstone | About UsSchool website |
| Awards and recognitions | California Distinguished School: 2013, 2021 | CA Dept. of Education, Distinguished Schools awardees 1986–2025 (XLSX) |
| Phone | (408)255-7500 | NCES |
| NCES ID | 061029011448 | NCES |
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