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Irons Middle School vs. Cavazos Middle School

Should you attend Irons Middle School or Cavazos Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Irons Middle School
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cavazos Middle School
210 N University
Lubbock, TX 79415
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Cavazos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 729 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Cavazos 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
729 students
398 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Irons Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cavazos Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Irons Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cavazos Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Irons Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cavazos Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Irons Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lubbock Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cavazos Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lubbock Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6943 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#7268 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Irons Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cavazos Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cavazos Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cavazos Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cavazos Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Irons Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cavazos Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
196
117
Grade 7 Students
250
137
Grade 8 Students
283
144

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Irons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
57%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Irons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cavazos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Irons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cavazos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Irons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cavazos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Irons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cavazos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.60
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Irons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cavazos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Irons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cavazos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Irons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cavazos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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