Irons Middle vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irons Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Smith El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Irons Middle Lubbock, Texas | Smith El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,684 | #597 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6387 of 15,369 | #10289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 636 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 55.8).
- •Smith El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Smith El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 69%).
- •Irons Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Irons Middle is the larger school with 636 students compared with 491.
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 Irons Middle better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Smith El ranks higher (71.5 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 Irons Middle and Smith El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irons Middle: 636. Smith El: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irons Middle and Smith El rank in Texas?
Irons Middle is 589th of 1,684 and Smith El is 597th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).