Enrollment
260
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Terry Robbins Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Terry Robbins Middle
Dr Terry Robbins Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Lufkin, Texas, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 722 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #536, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pineywoods Community Academy spends $9,692 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 260 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pineywoods Community Academy also operates Sarah Strinden El (512 students) and Pineywoods Community Academy H S (289 students) alongside Dr Terry Robbins Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr Terry Robbins Middle compares
Dr Terry Robbins Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pineywoods Community Academy, which includes Dr Terry Robbins Middle.
$9,692
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.5%
State 78.1%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr Terry Robbins Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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