Dutch Fork Middle School

1528 Old Tamah Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 921 students in grades 7-8, Dutch Fork Middle School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dutch Fork Middle School's student population of 921 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
921 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Dutch Fork Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Fork Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#553 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
41%
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55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dutch Fork Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
36%
31%
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White
47%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Dutch Fork Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dutch Fork Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dutch Fork Middle School's ranking?
Dutch Fork Middle School is ranked #553 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dutch Fork Middle School often compared to?
Dutch Fork Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irmo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Dutch Fork Middle School?
921 students attend Dutch Fork Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dutch Fork Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutch Fork Middle School?
Dutch Fork Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dutch Fork Middle School offer ?
Dutch Fork Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dutch Fork Middle School part of?
Dutch Fork Middle School is part of Lexington 05 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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