Serving 525 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 11% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Bates Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bates Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Bates Middle School is ranked #1092 out of 1,154 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
525 students attend Bates Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bates Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bates Middle School offer ?
Bates Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bates Middle School part of?
An in-depth examination of the critical challenges confronting America's public education system, exploring issues ranging from classroom overcrowding to student poverty, and highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
2:05
13:53
0:13
2:05
Related School News
As part of a project designed to bring school staff and students closer together through art, Wiley H. Bates ...
A Sumter eighth grader has been suspended for nine days for bringing hot pepper flakes to ...
On Tuesday, a Wiley H. Bates Middle School student was in possession of a 7-inch pocketknife, a ...
