Honey El vs Irons Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Honey El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
Irons Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
| Measure | Honey El Lubbock, Texas | Irons Middle Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 4,686 | #589 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #15044 of 50,301 | #6387 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Honey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 55.8).
- •Honey El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Honey El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Honey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 69%).
- •Irons Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Irons Middle is the larger school with 636 students compared with 442.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Honey El better than Irons Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Honey El ranks higher (64.6 vs 55.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Honey El and Irons Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Honey El: 442. Irons Middle: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Honey El and Irons Middle rank in Texas?
Honey El is 908th of 4,686 and Irons Middle is 589th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).