Irondale Middle School

www.jefcoed.com/IrondaleMS

467 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Irondale Middle School, located at 6200 Old Leeds Road in Irondale, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for future success.

In addition to its focus on core academics, Irondale Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs intended to foster well-rounded students. By integrating modern educational practices with community involvement, the school strives to prepare its student body to meet the challenges of an evolving academic landscape. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, faculty contact details, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active presence online through its official website at http://irondale.jefcoed.com/.

467

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irondale Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	150
Black	247
Asian	3
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

Black
247 (52.9 %)
Hispanic
150 (32.1 %)
White
53 (11.3 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-3800
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/IrondaleMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 151

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 150