Irons Middle School

Irons Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5214 79th St,  Lubbock, TX
Lubbock Independent School District
3.7
3.5
729 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Philip Riewe
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
55.3%
White
26.6%
Black
13.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
11/6/2014
Not bad nor good, you can pick out the bad eggs.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/2/2025
My daughter went to Irons. She had a positive experience. Teachers were strong and had high expectations.
1.0 parent
12/15/2024
This school is the worst school I have ever encountered. I hate that my son is in this district and actually moving just to get him out of this school. I warned by other district staff about Irons but decided to gain my own experience with them, from day one its nothing but lies and drama from the s...
1.0 parent
10/25/2024
As a father that tried to send my kid to this school please listen. This is the worst run school. I met with Principal Duncan 3 separate times. First he seemed genuine and wanted to address my concerns, but nothing was done. Second he was dismissive and got argumentative when I asked why my kid need...
5.0 parent
4/14/2012
We recently moved to Texas. The principal, counselor, and front desk, are wonderful, we have never experienced such a friendly helpful staff. Thank you for all your help.

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Irons Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Lubbock, TX and is served by the Lubbock Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 729 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Irons Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coronado High School, Monterey High School, Frenship High School, and more. Learn more about what Lubbock has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Irons Middle School.

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