Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, Bates Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South 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 13% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bates Middle serves the southern part of the Sumter, SC school district, encompassing approximately 14.8 square miles. Most families can expect a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bates Middle School's student population of 481 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bates Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bates Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates Middle School's ranking?
Bates Middle School is ranked #1056 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bates Middle School often compared to?
Bates Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Drive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bates Middle School?
481 students attend Bates Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bates Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bates Middle School?
Bates Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bates Middle School offer ?
Bates Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bates Middle School part of?
Bates Middle School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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