Serving 989 students in grades 6-8, Irmo Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irmo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Irmo Middle School's student population of 989 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Love and Grow Our Students!
School Rankings
Irmo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irmo Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#792 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
47%
31%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irmo Middle School's ranking?
Irmo Middle School is ranked #792 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Irmo Middle School often compared to?
Irmo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Intermediate, Dutch Fork Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Irmo Middle School?
989 students attend Irmo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Irmo Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irmo Middle School?
Irmo Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irmo Middle School offer ?
Irmo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Irmo Middle School part of?
Irmo Middle School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
School Reviews
4 5/29/2021
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