Dutch Fork Middle School

Dutch Fork Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
1528 Old Tamah Rd,  Irmo, SC
Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
3.2
2.8
928 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
320:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
46.6%
Black
36.2%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
4.0 Parent
7/18/2017
Dutch Fork Middle School is diverse based on students, teachers, and the administrators. They inspire each student through implementing programs for leadership. Also, there are clubs students may never sign up for the teachers will sign students up for to become more involved in school activities. This really help introvert students come out of their shells.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 7 Reviews
1.0 student
7/4/2025
HORRIBLE!. school ceiling started leaking in the cafeteria because instead of worrying about fixing the piping and water in the building they decided to spend money on DOOR ALARMS. which was a complete waste of money considering the fact that the doors would beep nonstop to the point where we had to...
1.0 parent
5/31/2024
Worst administration, worst teachers , no one cares about learning and obviously the 6/10 explains everything and why the school is going down.
1.0 parent
8/18/2021
So far, this school seems grossly mismanaged. Administrators do not respond to emails, no one answers the phone, my child’s bus ride takes one hour despite the fact that the printed bus schedule says 12 minutes. The district has a transportation department, but no one will answer the phone there eit...
4.0 parent
1/23/2017
My daughter goes to this school, the teachers are all great and the guidance is very supportive. I gave a low rating because the office staff need attitude adjustments, they are never helpful and always act like the phone when it rings is an inconvenience. If I ever explain anything they say rudely...

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Dutch Fork Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Irmo, SC, in the Irmo neighborhood, and is served by the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 928 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Dutch Fork Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $320,758. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dutch Fork High School, Providence Hebrew Day School, Shield of Faith Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Irmo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dutch Fork Middle School.

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