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 is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 309 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Ireland Drive Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ireland Drive Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
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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The nearest high school to Ireland Drive Middle School is Douglas Byrd High School (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 309 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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