- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lubbock, TX
Atkins Middle
Federal NCES profile for Atkins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482850010894
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkins Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 15
- middle schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkins Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins Middle ranks #9 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Atkins Middle shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 482850010894 · Lubbock, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 9.8:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Atkins Middle shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Atkins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- This school 433
Atkins Middle
433 students
What this shows Atkins Middle reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkins Middle compares
Atkins Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
African American 12.7%
White 10.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Atkins Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkins Middle
How many students attend Atkins Middle?
Atkins Middle has 433 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkins Middle is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atkins Middle?
84.7% of students at Atkins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkins Middle?
The largest demographic group at Atkins Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkins Middle?
Atkins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atkins Middle rank among middle schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins Middle ranks #9 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Atkins Middle, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.