Serving 352 students in grades 6-8, Ebenezer 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 12% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ebenezer Middle serves the northwest part of Sumter, SC, covering an area of approximately 108.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ebenezer Middle School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning To Be Tomorrow’s Leaders
School Rankings
Ebenezer 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 Ebenezer Middle School is 0.36, 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
#1061 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
79%
31%
White
11%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ebenezer Middle School's ranking?
Ebenezer Middle School is ranked #1061 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ebenezer Middle School often compared to?
Ebenezer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Middle School, Alice Drive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% 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 Ebenezer Middle School?
352 students attend Ebenezer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ebenezer Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ebenezer Middle School?
Ebenezer Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ebenezer Middle School offer ?
Ebenezer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ebenezer Middle School part of?
Ebenezer Middle School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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