Irmo Middle

992 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Irmo Middle School, located at 6051 Wescott Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a prominent educational institution within the Lexington-Richland School District Five. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while prioritizing the social and emotional development of students during the critical middle school years. The campus offers a robust curriculum that balances core academic subjects with a variety of elective opportunities, designed to help students discover their interests and prepare for the rigors of high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Irmo Middle School is known for its strong commitment to community and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages participation in athletics, arts programs, and various student organizations, which help create a well-rounded and inclusive school culture. With a focus on innovation and student-centered learning, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide a supportive environment that challenges students to achieve their personal best and become engaged, responsible citizens.

992

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irmo Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	85
Black	439
Asian	36
Two or More	93
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
439 (44.3%)
White
335 (33.8%)
Two or More
93 (9.4%)
Hispanic
85 (8.6%)
Asian
36 (3.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 05
Phone:	(803)476-3600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	992
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 176

Grade 7 397

Grade 8 419