What grades does Bates Middle serve?

Bates Middle operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Sumter area.

Where is Bates Middle located?

Bates Middle is a urban school in Sumter, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Bates Middle is 13.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Sumter, SC?

Schools in Sumter include Bates Middle and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Sumter area.

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Bates Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Sumter, South Carolina|Sumter 01

Sumter, SC 29150

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Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

525

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Sumter 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(803)775-0711

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

162 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

599

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

97% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

0.1

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,795

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,718

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,609

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 54%Local 27%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$203,432

-1.2% 1yr+19.9% 5yr

Sumter, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.9%

Below 150% poverty line

7.2%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

11.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,113

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,967

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

761 (39%)

Other Health Impairment

298 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

227 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

217 (11%)

Autism

171 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

23 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

481

Current enrollment

Declining(-29% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Sumter 01. Bates Middle follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—