Irons Middle vs Williams El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 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
Williams El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Irons Middle Lubbock, Texas | Williams El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,684 | #3096 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6387 of 15,369 | #34488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 636 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irons Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 36.3).
- •Irons Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Irons Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Irons Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 77.7%).
- •Irons Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Irons Middle is the larger school with 636 students compared with 296.
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 Williams El?
On the Success Index (US), Irons Middle ranks higher (55.8 vs 36.3 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 Williams El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irons Middle: 636. Williams El: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irons Middle and Williams El rank in Texas?
Irons Middle is 589th of 1,684 and Williams El is 3096th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).