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Irons Middle School

5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 815 students in grades 6-8, Irons Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Irons Middle School's student population of 815 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
815 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Irons Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irons Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6694 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Irons Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Irons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Irons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Irons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Irons Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Irons Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
55%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Irons Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Irons Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Irons Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Irons Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Irons Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Irons Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Irons Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Irons Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irons Middle School's ranking?
Irons Middle School is ranked #6694 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Irons Middle School?
815 students attend Irons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Irons Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irons Middle School?
Irons Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irons Middle School offer ?
Irons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Irons Middle School part of?
Irons Middle School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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