For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 729 students in 79424, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 79424, TX is Irons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 79424 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79424, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79424, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irons Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
79424, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
T A A P Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 766-2068
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 766-2068
Grades: 7-9
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79424, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79424, TX include Irons Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79424?
1 public middle schools are located in 79424.
What is the racial composition of students in 79424?
79424 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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