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Atkins Middle

Public Grades 6-8

2269^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 3% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Atkins Middle in Lubbock, TX, is a public school serving 433 students in grades 6-8 within the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd), where nearly 90% of students come from low-income households. The school is currently facing a severe academic crisis, with its overall state ranking plummeting to the 3rd percentile in the 2025-2026 school year, making it one of the lowest-performing middle schools in Texas. This decline is most dramatic in mathematics, where proficiency rates are alarmingly low—for example, only 2.67% of 7th graders and 8.88% of 8th graders met state standards, far below the district and state averages. In contrast, nearby schools like Hutchinson Middle (78th percentile) and Commander William C McCool Academy (87th percentile) achieve top-tier results, highlighting a stark divide in educational outcomes within the same region.

Despite these challenges, there are some positive signs. Atkins has successfully reduced its dropout rate to 0.0% in 2023-2024, outperforming the district average and nearby schools like Slaton Middle (2.8%). Additionally, a small group of students taking Algebra I End-of-Course exams performed relatively well, with 24.14% proficient in 2025-2026, suggesting that accelerated learners are being effectively supported. However, this creates a "two-tiered" system where the majority of students in standard math tracks are left behind. The school also previously excelled in serving Special Education students, ranking in the 97th percentile in 2023-2024, but this performance collapsed to the 5th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating a potential disruption in programming or staffing.

The data underscores the impact of socioeconomic factors, as Atkins and other high-poverty schools in Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) like Dunbar College Preparatory Academy struggle, while schools in wealthier districts such as Frenship Independent School District (Isd) (e.g., Heritage Middle) achieve proficiency rates two to three times higher. Spending per student at Atkins ($11,230) is moderate but not translating into improved outcomes, suggesting that strategic use of funds is critical. For parents, the key takeaway is that Atkins is in urgent need of comprehensive intervention to reverse its recent sharp decline, though its pockets of success with certain student groups show that improvement is possible.

433

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,204

Per pupil spending ?

89.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5401 Ave U
Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 219-3000

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Atkins Middle usually attend:

High:

Monterey High School

Feeder schools for Atkins Middle:

Elementary:	Bayless Elementary
	Parsons Elementary
	Roberts Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.3%

African American:

12.7%

White:

10.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 6th percentile in 2016 → 3rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (17% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (3rd percentile)

!Mathematics scores 32 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school17%

District avg39%

Texas avg47%

2,269^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 3%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 9Middle Schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

562^nd of 951Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	8.2	2269 of 2335	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	15.8	2132 of 2344	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	23.4	1934 of 2372	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.0	1957 of 2330	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.1	1730 of 2254	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.6	1565 of 2252	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.8	1941 of 2193	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.8	1929 of 2080	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.4	1955 of 2027	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	10.8	1876 of 1987	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	23.3	1730 of 2043	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	14.6	1823 of 1987	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	17.3	1768 of 1973	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	12.0	1814 of 1951	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	18.7	1768 of 1895	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	27.9	1555 of 1803	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	24.7	1545 of 1763	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	23.1	1524 of 1718	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	17.6	1527 of 1684	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	14.8	1234 of 1295	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	39.9	595 of 997	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.8	541 of 1280	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	22.8	1070 of 1273	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.9	713 of 1251	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.1	935 of 1213	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.1	1138 of 1193	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.9	989 of 1167	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	43.2	1146 of 2182	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.9	1077 of 2118	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.9	1526 of 2058	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.8	1699 of 2008	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	27.1	1165 of 1390	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.9	1089 of 1428	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	48.6	783 of 1770	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.7	763 of 1720	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.5	269 of 1643	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	154 of 1592	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	74.0	195 of 1445	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	47.1	559 of 1376	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	7.9	2203 of 2240	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	24.4	1500 of 1825	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.4	1745 of 2242	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.8	1966 of 2241	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.1	1670 of 2221	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.2	1586 of 2151	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.9	1916 of 2047	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.7	1897 of 2008	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	9.2	1446 of 1497	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	39.2	909 of 1230	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.4	1287 of 1481	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.2	1087 of 1488	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	53.8	831 of 1501	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.3	1180 of 1446	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.3	1358 of 1430	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	9.6	2089 of 2141	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	28.2	1366 of 1731	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.1	1400 of 2119	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.9	1730 of 2116	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.0	1580 of 2077	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.1	1310 of 2043	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.0	1701 of 1935	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.0	1780 of 1895	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	10.5	2192 of 2253	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	34.5	1269 of 1820	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	1326 of 2235	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.9	1836 of 2251	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.5	1471 of 2220	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.2	1255 of 2172	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.3	1771 of 2073	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.9	1885 of 2039	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	8.9	2195 of 2253	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	27.5	1408 of 1818	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.3	1461 of 2246	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.2	1829 of 2245	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.6	1771 of 2228	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.2	1444 of 2168	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.9	1783 of 2069	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.8	1893 of 2030	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	37.2	541 of 817	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.2	379 of 743	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	20.7	1853 of 1956	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	79.0	144 of 1568	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	61 of 1891	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	28.9	1458 of 1815	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.8	904 of 1757	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.2	1148 of 1712	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.3	1353 of 1626	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.8	1129 of 1597	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	9.3	1682 of 1731	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	27.0	1172 of 1439	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.2	1364 of 1733	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.4	1511 of 1749	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.0	1357 of 1723	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.9	546 of 1700	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.5	1317 of 1684	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.3	1549 of 1673	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)47th percentile+24 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)34th percentile+18 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)16th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2026)5th percentile~ school

African American (2026)5th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)3rd percentile~ school

White (2026)3rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)3rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)3rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)2nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)2nd percentile~ school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading28%-27 vs state

Algebra I24%-30 vs state

Mathematics7%-32 vs state

Social Studies4%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Atkins Middle	Public	6-8	5401 Ave U	Lubbock	79412	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-3000	433	40	10.9	89.1%	44 (10.2%)	55 (12.7%)	326 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	8.2	2269^th of 2335 public middle schools	2.8%		15.8	2132^nd of 2344 public middle schools	9.0%	137	24.1	24.2	27.5	33.6	9.3	2.7	8.9	4.2	$10,204
Slaton Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1602 32nd St	Lubbock	79411	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-4400	321	25	12.7	96.6%	17 (5.3%)	53 (16.5%)	245 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)									$13,528
Hutchinson Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3102 Canton	Lubbock	79410	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-3800	845	56	14.9	46.2%	267 (31.6%)	45 (5.3%)	451 (53.4%)	52 (6.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.3%)	70.1	508^th of 2335 public middle schools	78.2%		67.3	589^th of 2344 public middle schools	74.9%	81	75.5	67.7	70.9	67.8	39.4	16.2	57.4	40.8	$8,559
Evans Middle	Public	6-8	4211 58th St	Lubbock	79413	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-3600	773	54	14.2	55.9%	270 (34.9%)	72 (9.3%)	404 (52.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (2.6%)	46.6	1154^th of 2335 public middle schools	50.6%		50.8	1052^nd of 2344 public middle schools	55.1%	102	83.3	48.7	55.4	58.1	28.4	10.9	42.5	34.1	$8,734
Commander William C McCool Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	4402 31st St	Lubbock	79410	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-4600	416	27	15.5	56.5%	117 (28.1%)	44 (10.6%)	234 (56.3%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.4%)	81.1	299^th of 2335 public middle schools	87.2%		77.2	382^nd of 2344 public middle schools	83.7%	83	56.5	75.3	72.2	80.9	61.0		54.6	33.9	$8,444
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	2010 E 26th St	Lubbock	79404	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-3400	390	37	10.4	96.9%	13 (3.3%)	162 (41.5%)	205 (52.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	14.8	2161^st of 2335 public middle schools	7.5%		9.8	2232^nd of 2344 public middle schools	4.8%	71	72.7	28.4	30.0	29.6	17.9	3.1	37.1	4.3	$13,040
Cavazos Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	210 N University	Lubbock	79415	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-3200	384	29	13.0	95.8%	13 (3.4%)	29 (7.6%)	337 (87.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	23.5	1958^th of 2335 public middle schools	16.1%		36.3	1518^th of 2344 public middle schools	35.2%	440	82.9	35.8	34.5	44.1	26.1	8.9	34.1	16.5	$10,605
Irons Middle	Public	6-8	5214 79th St	Lubbock	79424	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-4000	636	55	11.6	69.0%	154 (24.2%)	88 (13.8%)	360 (56.6%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	22	1996^th of 2335 public middle schools	14.5%		17.3	2094^th of 2344 public middle schools	10.7%	98	59.1	42.8	39.0	42.6	24.9	6.5	18.2	16.5	$8,771
Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle	Public	6-8	3425 118th St	Lubbock	79423	Lubbock County	Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 993-2332	857	70	12.2	23.8%	452 (52.7%)	25 (2.9%)	332 (38.7%)	27 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (2.2%)	74.3	423^rd of 2335 public middle schools	81.9%		74.4	439^th of 2344 public middle schools	81.3%	16	100.0	70.9	66.3	73.4	56.6	24.6	69.5	28.5	$7,812
Mackenzie Middle	Public	6-8	5402 W 12th St	Lubbock	79416	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-4200	413	35	11.6	90.1%	62 (15.0%)	75 (18.2%)	257 (62.2%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	12.6	2208^th of 2335 public middle schools	5.4%		12.5	2189^th of 2344 public middle schools	6.6%	19	37.9	33.1	33.0	32.0	15.4	0.0	15.8	11.1	$11,120

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Atkins Middle ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Atkins Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 433 students attended Atkins Middle.

What district is Atkins Middle in?

Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Atkins Middle attend?

Students who attend Atkins Middle usually go on to attend Monterey High School

What is the racial makeup of Atkins Middle?

Students at Atkins Middle are 75% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% White, 1% Two or more races.

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