Dutch Fork Middle

Dutch Fork Middle serves 908 students in grades 7-8 in Irmo, South Carolina, offering a substantial middle school experience with an 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio and 81 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks #452 out of 1,192 schools statewide, placing it in the 62nd percentile among South Carolina middle schools. Academically, Dutch Fork Middle shows mixed performance with 55% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts, while mathematics presents an area with room for academic growth at 37% proficiency.

The school maintains a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10, reflecting its position as an average-performing institution focusing on student development across both grade levels. The school draws from a well-educated community in the 29063 ZIP code, where 46% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $90,243. With a low poverty rate of 6.9% and median home values around $218,500, the area reflects a stable, suburban environment that supports educational engagement.

Dutch Fork Middle sits in the heart of Richland County's large suburban landscape, serving families in an established community that values education and provides a solid foundation for middle school students transitioning through these crucial developmental years.