Technology has made our world smaller and closer. The global community is a reality; at Irmo Middle School, it’s part of the curriculum. Serving grades six through eight, Irmo Middle School is the International Academic Magnet school, helping students build the skills to be successful citizens in a global society.
With the help of internet technology, Irmo's sixth, seventh, and eighth graders collaborate with other students across the nation and the world, offering tremendous exposure and the opportunity to build meaningful connections.
Students can earn high school credit in nine different subject areas. In addition to the core subjects, the school offers classes in visual and performing arts, music technology, and languages such as Latin, Spanish, German and French.
Irmo Middle School is also home to the International Academic Magnet Escolares Academic Magnet school, a specialized program for self-directed learning opportunities in critical and creative thinking.
Other programs at Irmo include school athletics and SOAR, an after-school program to support students struggling with math and English.
Irmo Middle
Public Middle School
|
Grade 6-8
6051 Wescott Rd,
Columbia, SC
Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Niche Grade
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
240:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
47.2%
White
35.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/8/2015
The students are encouraged to accept everyone, to treat others equally and with respect. Friendship and respect for diversity, understanding, are strongly encouraged.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/11/2025
I love Irmo Middle School and all that it offers students.
4/17/2025
It’s a good place if you’re prepared for a lot of misbehaving kids. Everyone at this school has at least one class that no one is behaving, they had to make a program to hide the kids that act up to show how bad it is. The arts programs are fun, I’m in it and it’s really nice! The school is also not...
5/31/2023
We enrolled in this school for the Escolores Academic Magnet Program. My child’s standardized test scores soared, and his discipline to study for classroom tests also improved. This has been a great experience for our child and family!
5/27/2023
This school is not to bad , but people are so rude here and they don't do anything about bullying. The teachers are mostly nice but some of the teachers are just so rude for no reason. Also they have such an issue with using the bathroom, like I am a human I need to go. I felt like such a failure af...
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
-
Coby Jennings
Coby Jennings
United Real Estate SC
(803) 590-8305
74 Total Sales
4 in Attendance Zone
$120K - $315K Price Range
-
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Century 21 803 Realty
(803) 721-4783
64 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$125K - $390K Price Range
-
Terry Bishop
Terry Bishop
Fathom Realty SC LLC
(803) 832-4298
109 Total Sales
8 in Attendance Zone
$285K - $1.7M Price Range
-
Jim Herndon
Jim Herndon
Yip Premier Real Estate LLC
(803) 855-4962
61 Total Sales
6 in Attendance Zone
$160K - $335K Price Range
-
Scarlett Herbkersman
Scarlett Herbkersman
Coldwell Banker Realty
(803) 335-5679
86 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$345,000 Price
-
Lloyd Hartman-Trimble
Lloyd Hartman-Trimble
Carolina Homes Connection, LLC
(980) 308-0054
182 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$238,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$228K - $668K
Homes For Sale
52
Average Home Value
$320,879
Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$112,064
% of College Grads
47.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,212 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
38.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,210 - $2,540 per month
- Grandview at Lake Murray
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 780+ Sq Ft
- 2170 N Lake Dr
- Columbia, SC
$1,443 - $1,749 per month
- Station at Lake Murray
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 882+ Sq Ft
- 2235 Lake Murray Blvd
- Columbia, SC
$1,209 - $4,994 per month
- Wellspring Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 690+ Sq Ft
- 500 Harbison Blvd
- Columbia, SC
$1,140 - $1,665 per month
- Crestmont Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 518+ Sq Ft
- 34 Woodcross Dr
- Columbia, SC
$1,170 - $2,320 per month
- Heights at Lake Murray
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 642+ Sq Ft
- 100 Walden Heights Dr
- Irmo, SC
$1,408 - $1,835 per month
- The Legends at Lake Murray
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 858+ Sq Ft
- 1220 Meredith Dr
- Columbia, SC
$1,153 - $1,832 per month
- Peachtree Place
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 735+ Sq Ft
- 200 Berryhill Rd
- Columbia, SC
$1,400 - $3,914 per month
- Atlantic at Parkridge
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 708+ Sq Ft
- 356 Lake Murray Blvd
- Irmo, SC
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Michael J and Mary Meech Mungo Park
- Pool
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
Irmo Town Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Lake Murray Dam Recreation Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Veterans Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
SC&G Park and Ramp Site #8
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Seven Oaks
Outdoorsy Columbia suburb with an abundance of amenities
Saint Andrews
Neighborhood with mixed housing and businesses in Northern Columbia
Ballentine
Lakefront views a short drive away from Columbia
Irmo
Small-town charm with city conveniences just 20 minutes away
Lexington
Attractive and fast-growing suburb of Columbia near outdoor gems
Oak Grove
A capital city suburb divided in half by Route 1
Irmo Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 964 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Irmo Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $320,879. Discover additional schools in the area, like Irmo High, Evaluation And Detention Center, Providence Hebrew Day School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Irmo Middle.