Atkins Middle
Lubbock, TX · Lubbock ISD · Grades 6-8
1,435th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 16%▲ Improving
Atkins Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Atkins Middle 1,435th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 16% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — improving.
Atkins Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 396 students tested
Atkins Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 507 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.8% | 72.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 15.6% | 13.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 10.8% | 12.6% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Atkins Middle
Typical home value $120K in zip 79412 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Atkins Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Slaton MiddleLubbock ISD · 1.6 mi away1,664th of 1,701
ELA 31% · Math 12% - 8Hutchinson MiddleLubbock ISD · 1.8 mi away367th of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 50% - 6Evans MiddleLubbock ISD · 2.4 mi away726th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 42% - 9Commander William C Mccool AcademyLubbock ISD · 3 mi away268th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 60% - 1Dunbar College Preparatory AcademyLubbock ISD · 3.3 mi away · charter1,638th of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 4Cavazos MiddleLubbock ISD · 3.9 mi away1,127th of 1,701
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 2Irons MiddleLubbock ISD · 4 mi away1,517th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 20% - 9Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush MiddleLubbock-Cooper ISD · 4.4 mi away267th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Atkins Middle in?
Atkins Middle is part of the Lubbock ISD district in Lubbock, Texas.
Is Atkins Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Atkins Middle 1,435th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Atkins Middle?
Hispanic 72%, Black 13%, White 13%, Two or more races 2% (507 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Atkins Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79412 is $120K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.