Summary:
Lufkin Middle is a public middle school located in Lufkin, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,487 students. The school is part of the Lufkin Independent School District, which is ranked 657 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lufkin Middle has a diverse student population, with 44.86% Hispanic, 27.44% African American, and 23.94% White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 40% to 48%, compared to the state average of 50% to 56%. In STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 24% to 39%, compared to the state average of 35% to 44%. Interestingly, Asian students at Lufkin Middle perform relatively well, ranking in the top 50% of Texas middle schools, while African American and multi-racial students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 25%.
Despite the academic challenges, Lufkin Middle has maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.2% to 1.0% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as McMichael Middle and Woden J.H. However, Lufkin Middle has a high percentage of students (over 84%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Lufkin Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1392nd of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,609
Students who attend Lufkin Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Lufkin Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2
Number of students: 1,487
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
44.9%
African American:
27.4%
White:
23.9%
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Two or more races:
2.3%
Asian:
1.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.3%
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