IRONS MIDDLE

636 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Irons Middle School, located at 5214 79th St in Lubbock, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD). Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional growth necessary for adolescents as they transition toward high school.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused environment and its emphasis on extracurricular engagement, which includes a variety of athletic programs, fine arts, and academic clubs. By prioritizing a balanced curriculum and student support services, Irons Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and civic responsibility within the Lubbock area.

636

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IRONS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	360
Black	88
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
360 (56.6%)
White
154 (24.2%)
Black
88 (13.8%)
Two or More
24 (3.8%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LUBBOCK ISD
Phone:	(806)219-4000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 197

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 243

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IRONS MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	197
Grade 7	196
Grade 8	243

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IRONS MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	47.2%
Male	336	52.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th

LUBBOCK CO JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR

LUBBOCK ISD

57 Students

2025 N AKRON AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415 (7.3 miles away)

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