Summary:
The Lufkin Independent School District (Isd) contains two middle-level schools serving grades 5 through 11, with Lufkin Middle as the primary public option for grades 6-8 and the Juvenile Detent Center as a specialized facility for a small, high-needs population.
Lufkin Middle is the standout school for its exceptional advanced math program, with 100% of its 8th-grade students scoring proficient on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam in both recent school years—far exceeding the state average of 54%. However, this success contrasts sharply with the school's overall performance: standard 8th-grade math proficiency is only 25.77%, well below the state average of 47.24%. The school serves a large enrollment of 1,453 students, with 86.99% qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Its state ranking has remained in the bottom half (34th-42nd percentile) for three years, earning a 2-star rating each year, indicating stable but stagnant performance. A bright spot is 7th-grade math, where 39.91% proficiency exceeds the state average of 29.41%.
The Juvenile Detent Center stands out for its unique context, serving just 9 students across grades 5-11 with an 88.89% free/reduced lunch rate and a very low student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Despite its challenging environment, 60% of its students scored proficient in Biology, close to the state average of 70.51%. Interestingly, per-student spending is lower at $6,942 compared to Lufkin Middle's $10,609, likely due to different funding structures. Both schools have low dropout rates (1.4% and 1.7%, respectively), below the district average of 2.2%. The district overall ranks in the 20th percentile of Texas school districts, highlighting significant challenges relative to the state.
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