Serving 1,453 students in grades 6-8, Lufkin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lufkin Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Lufkin school district, encompassing approximately 162.7 square miles around Lufkin, TX. Families typically live within a 15-20 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lufkin Middle School's student population of 1,453 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lufkin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lufkin Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5364 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lufkin Middle School's ranking?
Lufkin Middle School is ranked #5364 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lufkin Middle School often compared to?
Lufkin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson Middle School, Pineywoods Community Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lufkin Middle School?
1,453 students attend Lufkin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lufkin Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lufkin Middle School?
Lufkin Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lufkin Middle School offer ?
Lufkin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lufkin Middle School part of?
Lufkin Middle School is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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