LAWSON MIDDLE

www.lawsoncardinals.org

342 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lawson Middle School is a public educational institution located in Lawson, Missouri, serving students within the Lawson R-XIV School District. As part of the "Cardinals" community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. The facility, situated on Bob Gill Drive, functions as a hub for academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and character development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school operates under the mission of the Lawson School District, which prioritizes student success, academic excellence, and community involvement. By leveraging the resources provided through their official district website, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders regarding curriculum standards, athletic programs, and school events. Overall, Lawson Middle School is dedicated to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic rigor with personal development in a small-town Missouri setting.

342

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	4
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	6

White
328 (95.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.8%)
Hispanic
4 (1.2%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAWSON R-XIV
Phone:	(816)580-7279
Website:	http://www.lawsoncardinals.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 92