Serving 867 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irons Middle School's student population of 867 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
867 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6694 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
56%
53%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
30%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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?
867 students attend Irons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Irons Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% 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 ISD School District.
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