Lubbock ISD Reno to Women's & Men's Restrooms - Irons

Irons Middle School in Lubbock completed a targeted renovation of its restroom facilities, a project that closed the TDLR file in May 2026. Located at 5214 79th Street in Lubbock County, this 415 sq ft alteration focused specifically on updating the Women's and Men's restrooms. The work was filed under the name Lubbock ISD Reno to Women's & Men's Restrooms - Irons, indicating a precise scope of interior upgrades rather than a full structural rebuild.

Lubbock Independent School District served as the owner of record for this improvement, which utilized public funds. MWM Architects was the design firm of record, overseeing the planning and review process. The estimated cost for the project was $200,000, translating to $482 per square foot. This per-square-foot cost is above the county median of $100 for similar renovation filings in Lubbock County, reflecting the specialized nature of accessibility-compliant restroom renovations.

Project Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in July 2025, with plan review completed the same month. Construction began in July 2025, and the filing indicated a completion date of September 2025. The final inspection was passed in January 2026, confirming that the physical work met required standards. TDLR closed the project file in May 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This timeline resulted in a scheduled build window of 62 days, which is shorter than the county median of 123 days for similar projects.

Lubbock ISD has engaged in several other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including renovations at Atkins Middle School and Rush Elementary School. MWM Architects has also designed other significant projects in the region, such as the Maddox-Pugh Education Building. The Irons Middle School renovation fits within a broader pattern of facility updates in Lubbock County, where the median estimated cost for similar renovation filings is $300,000. This project's cost of $200,000 is below that county median, aligning with the smaller scale of the work.

The renovation took place in a community with a population of about 52,336, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 79424. Median household income in the area is $94,703, and the housing stock is mostly owner-occupied. The project's completion and final inspection pass signify that the restrooms at Irons Middle School are now updated and compliant with accessibility standards, providing improved facilities for students and staff at the school.