Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Ireland Drive Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2132 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
50%
25%
White
19%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ireland Drive Middle School's ranking?
Ireland Drive Middle School is ranked #2132 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ireland Drive Middle School?
309 students attend Ireland Drive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ireland Drive Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ireland Drive Middle School?
Ireland Drive Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ireland Drive Middle School offer ?
Ireland Drive Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ireland Drive Middle School part of?
Ireland Drive Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ireland Drive Middle School located?
Ireland Drive Middle School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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