IRONS MIDDLE

815 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.

815

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IRONS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	451
Black	107
Asian	8
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
451 (55.3 %)
White
217 (26.6 %)
Black
107 (13.1 %)
Two or More
30 (3.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 6 254

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 293

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IRONS MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	254
Grade 7	268
Grade 8	293

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IRONS MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	391	48%
Male	424	52%

Middle School 8th - 8th

LUBBOCK CO J J A E P

LUBBOCK ISD

13 Students

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

Middle School 6th - 10th