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#7923 of 8,552 schools in TX
Irons Middle
Middle School · Lubbock ISD · Lubbock, TX
A Lubbock ISD middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5214 79TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79424
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Irons Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Irons Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lubbock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,703
Median home value
$279,600
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Heritage MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| Southcrest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Evans MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 762 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lubbock ISD
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #48 of 48
- District spending per student
- $12,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irons Middle is listed in LUBBOCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irons Middle
Irons Middle is a public middle school in Lubbock, TX, part of Lubbock ISD, serving approximately 729 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,923 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irons Middle
What grades does Irons Middle serve?
Irons Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Irons Middle?
Irons Middle has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irons Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Irons Middle is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irons Middle rank in TX?
Irons Middle ranks #7,923 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Irons Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Irons Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Irons Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irons Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Irons Middle a charter school?
No, Irons Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irons Middle a Title I school?
No, Irons Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irons Middle?
71.1% of students at Irons Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lubbock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (806) 219-4000
- Area population (ZIP 79424)
- 52,336
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79424; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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