Irons Middle
Lubbock, TX · Lubbock ISD · Grades 6-8
1,517th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 11%▼ Declining
Irons Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Irons Middle 1,517th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 11% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 11th in 2025 — declining.
Irons Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 577 students tested
Irons Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 729 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.0% | 56.9% | ▲ 17.9 pts | |
| White | 51.4% | 25.8% | ▼ 25.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 12.2% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Irons Middle
Typical home value $303K in zip 79424 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Irons Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Heritage MiddleFrenship ISD · 1.5 mi away389th of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 51% - 6Evans MiddleLubbock ISD · 1.8 mi away726th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 42% - 9Commander William C Mccool AcademyLubbock ISD · 3.2 mi away268th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 60% - 9Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush MiddleLubbock-Cooper ISD · 3.2 mi away267th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 60% - 6Alcove Trails MiddleFrenship ISD · 3.6 mi away745th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 38% - 2Atkins MiddleLubbock ISD · 4 mi away1,435th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 19% - 8Hutchinson MiddleLubbock ISD · 4 mi away367th of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 50% - 1Mackenzie MiddleLubbock ISD · 4.4 mi away1,580th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Irons Middle in?
Irons Middle is part of the Lubbock ISD district in Lubbock, Texas.
Is Irons Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Irons Middle 1,517th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Irons Middle?
Hispanic 57%, White 26%, Black 12%, Two or more races 3% (729 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Irons Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79424 is $303K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.