Irons Middle vs Whiteside El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 328 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irons Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Whiteside El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Irons Middle Lubbock, Texas | Whiteside El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,684 | #867 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6387 of 15,369 | #14434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 636 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whiteside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 55.8).
- •Whiteside El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Whiteside El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Whiteside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 69%).
- •Irons Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.0).
- •Irons Middle is the larger school with 636 students compared with 434.
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 Whiteside El?
On the Success Index (US), Whiteside El ranks higher (65.6 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 Irons Middle and Whiteside El?
About 328 m in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irons Middle: 636. Whiteside El: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irons Middle and Whiteside El rank in Texas?
Irons Middle is 589th of 1,684 and Whiteside El is 867th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).