Summary:
The 8 public schools in zip code 75901 (Lufkin, TX) are all part of the Lufkin Independent School District (Isd), serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in a community where an average of 88% of students face economic disadvantage.
Among the six elementary schools, performance varies widely. Anderson Elementary stands out as a strong improver, rebounding to a 2-star rating with 4th-grade Math proficiency (50.72%) exceeding both the district (38.76%) and state (49.28%). In contrast, Coston Elementary faces severe challenges, dropping to a 0-star rating with only 11.27% of 3rd-graders proficient in Math. Slack Elementary remains stable but below state averages, while the three primary schools (Burley, Herty, and Kurth) lack test score data for comparison. Burley Pri has the lowest poverty rate (82.63%) and lowest per-student spending ($9,551), while Herty Pri spends the most ($15,505) serving its youngest, most disadvantaged students.
At the secondary level, Lufkin High School is a bright spot with a 96.5% graduation rate, though its test scores consistently trail state averages. Lufkin Middle presents a fascinating paradox: while general 6-8 math scores are weak (8th-grade Math at 25.77%), its Algebra I End-of-Course exam achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate—a massive outlier compared to the district (36.04%) and state (54.03%). This suggests an exceptional advanced math program for a select group, but overall academic performance remains below state benchmarks across the district, which ranks in the 20th percentile statewide.
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