Overview
Bates Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Sumter, South Carolina. The school enrolls 525 students. It is part of the Sumter 01 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Schlüsselfakten
SectorPublic
Schultyp—
Level LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
Der Bezirk Sumter 01
County45085
Stadt Stadt Sumter
ZIP29150
Charter SchoolNo
Die Magnet-SchuleNo
Titel INo
NCES School ID450390201064
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment525
White21.1%
Hispanic / Latino4.2%
Black / African American69.6%
Asian0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)