East Iredell Middle

590 Chestnut Grove Road
Statesville, NC 28625

www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/ems

352 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Iredell Middle School, located in Statesville, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Iredell-Statesville School District. The school provides a traditional middle school environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the transition between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering academic growth, critical thinking, and social development during these formative adolescent years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, East Iredell Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community atmosphere where educators work to prepare students for future academic success. By utilizing a blend of instructional technology and collaborative learning, the school aims to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population in the Statesville area.

352

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Iredell Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	95
Black	125
Asian	9
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Black
125 (35.5 %)
White
100 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
95 (27.0 %)
Two or More
22 (6.2 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iredell-Statesville Schools
Phone:	(704)872-4666
Website:	http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/ems
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
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 94

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 131