LUFKIN MIDDLE

www.lufkinisd.org

1,487 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lufkin Middle School, located at 900 E. Denman in Lufkin, Texas, is a core component of the Lufkin Independent School District. Serving the diverse student population of the Lufkin area, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. As a key middle-grade institution, it aims to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education by fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

The school is deeply integrated into the Lufkin ISD community, benefiting from the district’s broader resources and long-standing educational initiatives. With a commitment to student success, Lufkin Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs designed to help students discover their individual interests and talents. By providing a structured yet engaging learning atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that all students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future success in high school and beyond.

1,487

Total Students

120.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LUFKIN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	667
Black	408
Asian	17
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
667 (44.9 %)
Black
408 (27.4 %)
White
356 (23.9 %)
Two or More
34 (2.3 %)
Asian
17 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LUFKIN ISD
Phone:	(936)630-4444
Website:	http://www.lufkinisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 463

Grade 7 507

Grade 8 517