Summary:
Pineywoods Community Academy is home to a single middle school, Dr. Terry Robbins Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 in Lufkin, TX, with an enrollment of 260 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
Dr. Terry Robbins Middle stands out for its strong performance in 8th-grade Mathematics, achieving 61.46% proficiency in the 2025-2026 school year—14.22 percentage points above the state average. The school also consistently excels in 8th-grade Social Studies, outperforming the state by over 13 points in the most recent data. Overall, the school ranks in the 70th percentile among Texas middle schools (4 stars), showing a positive trend after a dip in the 2023-2024 school year. However, there is a notable disparity in math performance: while 8th graders thrive, 6th and 7th graders struggle significantly below state averages, with 7th-grade math proficiency at just 22.03% in 2025-2026. This suggests a potential issue with math instruction in the lower grades or a highly effective program for 8th graders. Additionally, 8th-grade Reading scores dropped from 71.26% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 61.84% in 2025-2026, a decline that warrants attention.
With a per-student spending of $7,695 and a 0.0% dropout rate, Dr. Terry Robbins Middle demonstrates efficient resource use, particularly in 8th-grade math and social studies. The school's overall ranking and above-average performance in key areas make it a solid choice for families, though parents should be aware of the math challenges in 6th and 7th grades. The Pineywoods Community Academy district provides a focused educational environment with a single middle school, allowing for targeted attention on student needs.
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