- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lufkin, TX
Dr Terry Robbins Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dr Terry Robbins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480007413549Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Terry Robbins Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Terry Robbins Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Terry Robbins Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
District: Pineywoods Community Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480007413549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Dr Terry Robbins Middle grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 480007413549 · Lufkin, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
260 enr · 17.3:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sarah Strinden El (512 students)
Dr Terry Robbins Middle grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Terry Robbins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sarah Strinden
Sarah Strinden El
512 students
- Pineywoods Com
Pineywoods Community Academy H S
289 students
- This school
Dr Terry Robbins Middle
260 students
What this shows Dr Terry Robbins Middle reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Terry Robbins Middle compares
Dr Terry Robbins Middle is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$10,941
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Dr Terry Robbins Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pineywoods Community Academy reports $10,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Terry Robbins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Strinden El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pineywoods Community Academy H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Terry Robbins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Terry Robbins Middle
How many students attend Dr Terry Robbins Middle?
Dr Terry Robbins Middle has 260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Terry Robbins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Terry Robbins Middle is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Terry Robbins Middle?
52.4% of students at Dr Terry Robbins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Terry Robbins Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dr Terry Robbins Middle is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Terry Robbins Middle?
Dr Terry Robbins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Dr Terry Robbins Middle rank among middle schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Terry Robbins Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lufkin, 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 Lufkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pineywoods Community Academy?
Besides Dr Terry Robbins Middle, Pineywoods Community Academy also operates Sarah Strinden El (512 students) and Pineywoods Community Academy H S (289 students). See the Pineywoods Community Academy district page for the complete list.