Lufkin Middle vs Sarah Strinden El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lufkin Middle
Lufkin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,453 students
Sarah Strinden El
Lufkin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Lufkin Middle Lufkin, Texas | Sarah Strinden El Lufkin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,684 | #1381 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9127 of 15,369 | #21051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,453 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| city | Lufkin | Lufkin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah Strinden El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 43.2).
- •Sarah Strinden El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Sarah Strinden El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Sarah Strinden El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 87%).
- •Lufkin Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.3).
- •Lufkin Middle is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 512.
- •Lufkin Middle is a public school while Sarah Strinden El is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lufkin Middle better than Sarah Strinden El?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah Strinden El ranks higher (55.9 vs 43.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lufkin Middle and Sarah Strinden El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lufkin and Lufkin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lufkin Middle: 1,453. Sarah Strinden El: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lufkin Middle and Sarah Strinden El rank in Texas?
Lufkin Middle is 971st of 1,684 and Sarah Strinden El is 1381st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).