Bates Middle School

Bates Middle School prepares students for high school.

Bates Middle School has early morning programs for working families.

Bates Middle School has advanced programs for students.

Bates Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

715 Estate St, Sumter, SC

Bates Neighborhood

Sumter School District

525 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
11%

Reading Proficiency
25%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

25%

Math Proficiency

11%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

329:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Black

69.6%

White

21.1%

Two or more races

4.2%

Hispanic

4.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

10/17/2025

Mold infestation and horrible teaching methods I've gotten sick multiple times from going to this school i wouldn't recommend sending your kids here if you care about they're learning, safety, and health.

1.0 student

2/28/2024

One of the worst schools I’ve ever been too. Mean children, poor teaching (most classes I ended up having to teach myself). Fights are constantly happening, They’re intruder lock downs at least twice every four weeks. Based on that review I’d hope you not send to your child to bates middle school.

1.0 other

8/16/2018

I’ve been a student at this school it was really terrible,to much fights and drama. When bullies mess with people and the people who are getting bullied don’t get defended for it. Kids are really mean and are bad

5.0 parent

3/23/2017

Bates is great! It is a STEAM Project Based Learning school. The teachers work very hard to provide excellent learning opportunities to students. There are very few to no discipline issues. Any issues that do arise are taken care of immediately and fairly by the administration.

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(803) 866-4162

49 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$379,900 Price

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164 Total Sales

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List Price Range

$28K - $175K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$97,291

Median Lot Size

9,147 Sq Ft

% Renters

46%

Average Household Income

$34,034

% of College Grads

14.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,204 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

27.2%

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3 Baths

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3.5 Baths
2,225 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
2,326 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
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Land
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Land
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1,669 Sq Ft

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Land
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South Carolina Sumter County Sumter 29150 Bates

Bates Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Sumter, SC and is served by the Sumter School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Bates Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $97,291. Discover additional schools in the area, like Holy Angels Academy, St. Anne & St. Jude Catholic School, Sumter Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Sumter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bates Middle School.

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