Bates Middle School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 723 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 121st out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 715 Estate Street, Sumter, SC 29150
- Principal or Admin: Vanessa Lancaster
- Fax: (803) 775-0715
- Website: bms.sumter17.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Sumter County School District 17
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,507
- Dropout Rate: 1.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.1
- Enrolled Students: 8,534
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 723
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 39.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 354 (49.0%)
- Females: 368 (50.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 70 (9.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 327 (45.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 397 (54.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 475 | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.9% |
| White | 224 | 31.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 247 | 34.2% |
| 7th Grade | 216 | 29.9% |
| 8th Grade | 260 | 36.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 47%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $38,585
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $28,954 | 41% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,263 | 59% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Bates Middle School
- Reviewed by Community Member on November 28, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - GREAT SCHOOL. Great Job Ms. Lancaster and Staff!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 10, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- it is a bad school
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