At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Atkins Middle: 433 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Atkins Middle
Atkins Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lubbock. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Lubbock ISD. NCES reports 433 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.3%) and Black (12.7%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Atkins Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.06
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.2%
- Hispanic75.3%
- Black12.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lubbock ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Commander William C McCool Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
416 reported students
Mackenzie Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
413 reported students
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
390 reported students
Cavazos Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
384 reported students
Irons Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
636 reported students
Evans Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
773 reported students
Public schools near Atkins Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Middle Middle · Lubbock ISD | 06–08 | 845 | 1.8 mi |
| Evans Middle Middle · Lubbock ISD | 06–08 | 773 | 2.4 mi |
| Commander William C McCool Academy Middle · Lubbock ISD | 06–08 | 416 | 3 mi |
| Dunbar College Preparatory Academy Middle · Lubbock ISD | 06–08 | 390 | 3.3 mi |
| Cavazos Middle Middle · Lubbock ISD | 06–08 | 384 | 3.9 mi |
| Irons Middle Middle · Lubbock ISD | 06–08 | 636 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Atkins Middle
What grades does Atkins Middle serve?
Atkins Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lubbock ISD.
How many students attend Atkins Middle?
Atkins Middle reported 433 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 594 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Atkins Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 433 students and 39.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Atkins Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Atkins Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lubbock ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Atkins Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Atkins Middle in?
Atkins Middle is part of Lubbock ISD, based in Lubbock, TX, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Atkins Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hutchinson Middle (1.8 mi), Evans Middle (2.4 mi), Commander William C McCool Academy (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.