Is Irons J H a good school?

Irons J H ranks 491 st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Irons J H?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,344 students attended Irons J H.

What is the racial makeup of Irons J H?

Students at Irons J H are 40% Hispanic, 37% White, 15% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Irons J H attend?

Students who attend Irons J H usually go on to attend Oak Ridge High School

Irons J H

Summary:

Irons J H is a public middle school in Conroe, Texas, serving 1,344 students in grades 7-8. This diverse school consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas middle schools, with strong academic performance, particularly in Algebra I and across various student subgroups.

Irons J H stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with over 98% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the Conroe Independent School District and state averages. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, with its African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students ranking in the top 25-30% of Texas middle schools. Additionally, the school's gifted and talented students rank in the top 11% of Texas middle schools.

While Irons J H outperforms most nearby middle schools in the Conroe ISD, such as Moorhead J H, York J H, and McCullough J H, these schools also have higher overall performance, especially in reading and mathematics. However, Irons J H's strong Algebra I results and its ability to support a diverse student population, including a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students, make it a standout middle school in the region.

Detail:

Public 7-8

16780 Needham Rd
Conroe, TX 77385

(936) 709-8500

District: Conroe Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
491^st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,711

Students who attend Irons J H usually attend:

High:

Oak Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Irons J H:

Elementary:	Ford Elementary
	Houser Elementary
	Kaufman Elementary
	Oak Ridge Elementary
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	Suchma Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,344

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.5%

White:

36.8%

African American:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Irons J H ranks better than 79.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.16. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Irons J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.5%), White (36.8%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irons J H is 16.4. 9 middle schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Irons J H employs 81.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irons J H is $8,711. 9 middle schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Irons J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Irons J H 491^st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Irons J H in the ranking list.)

Conroe Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Conroe Independent School District (Isd) 215^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2013	78.48	283^rd	1973	85.7%
2014	83.61	184^th	1987	90.7%
2015	83.93	180^th	2043	91.2%
2016	79.57	295^th	1987	85.2%
2017	83.27	238^th	2027	88.3%
2018	78.72	305^th	2080	85.3%
2019	71.68	452^nd	2193	79.4%
2021	77.56	361^st	2252	84.0%
2022	72.62	451^st	2254	80.0%
2023	72.81	465^th	2330	80.0%
2024	72.16	491^st	2361	79.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.24	326^th	720	54.7%
2019	46.00	398^th	753	47.1%
2021	62.88	209^th	743	71.9%
2022	64.51	230^th	813	71.7%
2023	66.04	213^th	817	73.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.24	530^th	1376	61.5%
2019	40.27	823^rd	1445	43.0%
2021	56.62	452^nd	1592	71.6%
2022	46.85	743^rd	1643	54.8%
2023	50.28	724^th	1720	57.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.89	535^th	1597	66.5%
2019	57.83	418^th	1626	74.3%
2021	47.70	669^th	1712	60.9%
2022	56.87	472^nd	1757	73.1%
2023	46.30	783^rd	1815	56.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.16	357^th	2039	82.5%
2019	61.45	594^th	2073	71.3%
2021	71.85	352^nd	2172	83.8%
2022	67.25	467^th	2220	79.0%
2023	64.94	560^th	2251	75.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.54	351^st	2008	82.5%
2019	71.53	441^st	2047	78.5%
2021	77.26	338^th	2151	84.3%
2022	67.87	523^rd	2221	76.5%
2023	70.48	476^th	2241	78.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.04	329^th	1430	77.0%
2019	74.62	257^th	1446	82.2%
2021	78.80	213^th	1501	85.8%
2022	73.91	304^th	1488	79.6%
2023	77.19	166^th	1481	88.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.19	484^th	2008	75.9%
2019	59.71	555^th	2058	73.0%
2021	68.42	354^th	2118	83.3%
2022	58.40	640^th	2182	70.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.10	289^th	2030	85.8%
2019	70.42	447^th	2069	78.4%
2021	76.36	369^th	2168	83.0%
2022	74.28	398^th	2228	82.1%
2023	73.34	435^th	2245	80.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.82	198^th	587	66.3%
2019	69.53	157^th	594	73.6%
2021	69.71	147^th	589	75.0%
2022	59.74	261^st	606	56.9%
2023	48.85	362^nd	616	41.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.40	172^nd	1167	85.3%
2019	63.17	316^th	1193	73.5%
2021	66.67	273^rd	1213	77.5%
2022	67.13	267^th	1251	78.7%
2023	74.41	226^th	1273	82.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.41	346^th	1895	81.7%
2019	63.18	536^th	1935	72.3%
2021	75.92	289^th	2043	85.9%
2022	67.13	461^st	2077	77.8%
2023	66.86	496^th	2116	76.6%

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Rank History for White students at Irons J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.88	344^th	1673	79.4%
2019	70.38	400^th	1684	76.2%
2021	71.34	359^th	1700	78.9%
2022	73.12	343^rd	1723	80.1%
2023	70.81	402^nd	1749	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Irons J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	561	89	27	290	6	2	22	997
2014	599	84	27	304	5	2	20	1041
2015	618	79	23	338	10	4	30	1102
2016	610	75	41	369	11	1	38	1145
2017	565	100	42	369	5	1	38	1120
2018	515	121	36	375	2	0	39	1088
2019	517	129	37	425	4	0	40	1152
2020	484	148	40	421	3	2	46	1144
2021	464	148	56	392	4	3	55	1122
2022	466	193	57	467	6	3	49	1241
2023	495	203	55	531	8	5	47	1344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Irons J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2013	997	65.1	15.3	34.2
2014	1041	67.3	15.4	31.6
2015	1102	71.0	15.5	32.7
2016	1145	73.0	15.6	30.7
2017	1120	73.2	15.2	31.4
2018	1088	69.2	15.7	35.4
2019	1152	69.7	16.5	41.8
2020	1144	73.1	15.6	43.7
2021	1122	74.0	15.1	44.2
2022	1241	75.6	16.4	44.9
2023	1344	81.5	16.4	51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Irons J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2013	997	65.1	15.3	34.2
2014	1041	67.3	15.4	31.6
2015	1102	71.0	15.5	32.7
2016	1145	73.0	15.6	30.7
2017	1120	73.2	15.2	31.4
2018	1088	69.2	15.7	35.4
2019	1152	69.7	16.5	41.8
2020	1144	73.1	15.6	43.7
2021	1122	74.0	15.1	44.2
2022	1241	75.6	16.4	44.9
2023	1344	81.5	16.4	51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Irons J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$719 (9.1%)	$7,179 (90.9%)	$7,898
2020	$598 (7.2%)	$7,661 (92.8%)	$8,259
2021	$622 (7.1%)	$8,089 (92.9%)	$8,711

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irons J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 452^nd of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 465^th of 2330 Middle schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Irons J H)	55	59	4%
7th Grade Reading (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))	59	63	4%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Irons J H)	45	42	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))	39	34	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Irons J H)	57	63	6%
8th Grade Reading (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))	65	68	3%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Irons J H)	74	58	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))	75	65	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Irons J H)	60	58	2%
8th Grade Science (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))	65	63	2%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Irons J H)	44	46	2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))	50	45	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Irons J H)	97	99	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))	68	55	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1152	1344	16.7%
African American	129	203	57.4%
American Indian	4	8	100%
Asian	37	55	48.6%
Hispanic	425	531	24.9%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	517	495	4.3%
Two or More Races	40	47	17.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	51.6%	9.7%

Schools Near Irons J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Irons J H	Public	7-8	16780 Needham Rd	Conroe	77385	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 709-8500	1,344	82	16.4	51.6%	495 (36.8%)	203 (15.1%)	531 (39.5%)	55 (4.1%)	8 (0.6%)	5 (0.4%)	47 (3.5%)	72.2	491^st of 2361 public middle schools	79.2%		72.8	465^th of 2330 public middle schools	80.0%	26				98.7			57.8	63.0			30.4	52.6		54.3	48.6	$8,711	$622	$8,089
Vogel Intermediate	Public	5-6	27125 Geffert Wright Ln	Spring	77386	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 663-4300	911	65	14.0	53.6%	350 (38.4%)	127 (13.9%)	365 (40.1%)	22 (2.4%)	8 (0.9%)	5 (0.5%)	34 (3.7%)								(n/a)	33.3	19.2	6.4		58.3	52.8			60.5	53.1			38.5			$8,756	$874	$7,882
Collins Intermediate	Public	5-6	6020 Shadowbend Pl	The Woodlands	77381	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 298-3800	752	45	16.6	15.6%	449 (59.7%)	38 (5.1%)	133 (17.7%)	83 (11.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.0%)								(n/a)					78.3	85.7			79.6	79.2			67.8			$8,022	$448	$7,574
McCullough J H	Public	7-8	3800 S Panther Creek Dr	The Woodlands	77381	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 592-5100	2,178	115	18.9	14.2%	1,151 (52.8%)	87 (4.0%)	605 (27.8%)	237 (10.9%)	10 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	87 (4.0%)	92.9	95^th of 2361 public middle schools	96.0%		94.4	76^th of 2330 public middle schools	96.7%	19				95.8			82.0	81.1			32.3	76.7		78.6	69.7	$7,665	$506	$7,159
Knox J H	Public	7-8	12104 Sawmill Rd	The Woodlands	77380	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 592-8400	1,448	83	17.5	31.4%	663 (45.8%)	141 (9.7%)	460 (31.8%)	103 (7.1%)	8 (0.6%)	6 (0.4%)	67 (4.6%)	89.2	172^nd of 2361 public middle schools	92.7%		88.8	163^rd of 2330 public middle schools	93.0%	9				99.6			73.5	73.0			39.3	77.8		69.4	58.7	$7,972	$547	$7,425
Mitchell Intermediate	Public	5-6	6800 Alden Bridge	The Woodlands	77382	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 592-8500	1,213	70	17.3	12.7%	740 (61.0%)	53 (4.4%)	244 (20.1%)	128 (10.6%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.5%)								(n/a)					82.1	86.0			82.1	81.8			51.7			$7,906	$520	$7,386
Wilkerson Intermediate	Public	5-6	12312 Sawmill Rd	The Woodlands	77380	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 592-8900	724	53	13.6	55.7%	286 (39.5%)	82 (11.3%)	272 (37.6%)	44 (6.1%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.1%)								(n/a)	37.0	25.6	14.3		60.7	60.1			53.0	48.2			45.5			$9,619	$884	$8,735
Grangerland Intermediate	Public	5-6	16283 Fm 3083	Conroe	77302	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 709-3500	1,193	76	15.7	82.5%	385 (32.3%)	41 (3.4%)	729 (61.1%)	10 (0.8%)	13 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.1%)								(n/a)					34.9	36.1			28.5	24.5			12.9			$9,402	$1,292	$8,110
Moorhead J H	Public	7-8	13715 Grangerland Rd	Conroe	77306	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 709-2400	1,391	91	15.2	81.6%	421 (30.3%)	36 (2.6%)	905 (65.1%)	2 (0.1%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	14 (1.0%)	33	1634^th of 2361 public middle schools	30.8%		46.9	1159^th of 2330 public middle schools	50.3%	475				88.8			39.4	40.1			14.2	34.7		31.8	22.7	$9,355	$766	$8,589
York J H	Public	7-8	3515 Waterbend Cove	Spring	77386	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 592-8600	2,015	113	17.8	22.5%	1,016 (50.4%)	278 (13.8%)	526 (26.1%)	89 (4.4%)	5 (0.2%)	13 (0.6%)	88 (4.4%)	82.5	278^th of 2361 public middle schools	88.2%		83.8	260^th of 2330 public middle schools	88.8%	18				91.0			70.2	72.4			16.4	63.7		69.9	49.7	$7,207	$522	$6,686

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