For the 2026 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 22% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irons Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
79424, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 68%
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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