Summary
Robinson Intermediate in Robinson, TX, serves 551 students in grades 4 through 6 and is part of the Robinson Independent School District (Isd), a suburban community just south of Waco. This school consistently outperforms the Texas state average in reading and math across all grade levels, with particularly strong results in 5th and 6th grade math—where proficiency rates often exceed state averages by 10 to 25 percentage points. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 6th grade math proficiency reached 63.55%, compared to the state average of 38.57%, and far above nearby urban schools like G W Carver Middle (1.09%) and La Vega Intermediate H P Miles Campus (27.84%). The school also shows impressive growth in 5th grade science, rising from 43% proficient in 2022-2023 to 52.66% in 2024-2025, well above the state average of 29.57%.
While Robinson Intermediate is a clear academic leader compared to schools in Waco ISD and La Vega ISD, it is not the top performer in the broader suburban area. Schools like River Valley Middle (Midway ISD) and Lorena Middle (Lorena ISD) rank in the top 10-20% of Texas middle schools, with slightly higher test scores. However, Robinson Intermediate remains a strong, above-average option, especially given its efficient spending of $9,054 per student—less than most regional peers—while achieving better outcomes than schools that spend more, such as La Vega Intermediate ($10,253) and Waco ISD schools (up to $14,079). The school serves a relatively low-to-middle-income population, with 38.48% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, a rate that has been steadily declining and is significantly lower than urban counterparts like Waco ISD (81.93% to 96.27%).
One interesting finding is a potential "math cliff" in the district: while Robinson Intermediate excels in 6th grade math (63.55% proficient), Robinson J H (grades 7-8) shows a dramatic drop to 31.31% proficient in 7th grade math, suggesting a need for better curriculum alignment and support during the transition to pre-algebra. Despite this, the school's overall academic performance, combined with a healthy student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, makes it a solid choice for families seeking a well-rounded education in the Waco area.
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