About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-8 | Sumter 17
Bates Middle School is located in Sumter, SC and is one of 3 middle schools in Sumter 17 School District. It is a magnet school that serves 709 students in grades 6-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Bates Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bates Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bates Middle School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bates Middle School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Bates Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bates Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bates Middle School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bates Middle School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Berea Junior Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Sumter Academy 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| St Anne Catholic School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| William Thomas Academy 2 miles | n/a | |
| Alice Drive Middle School 2.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 709
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bates Middle School had 55% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
66%
White
31%
Hispanic
2%
Two or More Races
1%
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Sumter 17 District Spending
$8,321Per Pupil
The Sumter 17 spends $8,321 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sumter 17 District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Bates Middle School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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