For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 235 students in The Lawson Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
235 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Lawson Academy School District, which is ranked #1028 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1035 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
54%
% Black
72%
13%
% White
2%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,983 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,396 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,983
$13,352
Spending / Student
$9,396
$14,079
Best The Lawson Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Lawson Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5052 Scott St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Lawson Academy School District?
The Lawson Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 235 students.
What is the rank of The Lawson Academy School District?
The Lawson Academy School District is ranked #1028 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in The Lawson Academy School District?
72% of The Lawson Academy School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 20:1, which is higher 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 $9,396 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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