The Lawson Academy School District

5052 Scott St
Houston, TX 77004
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 195 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.
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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
195 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The Lawson Academy School District, which is ranked #1087 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1085 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
41%
35-39%
51%
20-29%
46%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
53%
% Black
88%
13%
% White
n/a
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,646 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,323 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,646
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,323
$14,116

Best The Lawson Academy School District Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Lawson Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5052 Scott St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Lawson Academy School District?
The Lawson Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 195 students.
What is the rank of The Lawson Academy School District?
The Lawson Academy School District is ranked #1087 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in The Lawson Academy School District?
88% of The Lawson Academy School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Lawson Academy School District?
The Lawson Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $11,323 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-08
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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