Serving 636 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irons Middle serves the southwest part of Lubbock, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irons Middle School's student population of 636 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
636 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Irons Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irons Middle School is 0.60, 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
#6943 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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 #6943 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Irons Middle School often compared to?
Irons Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mackenzie Middle School, Cavazos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
636 students attend Irons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Irons Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% 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 12:1, which is lower than 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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