Ocean Bay Middle

Summary:

Ocean Bay Middle is a public middle school located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 715 students. The school is part of the Horry 01 School District, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ocean Bay Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in South Carolina, ranking 19th out of 325 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments, such as SC READY and EOCEP, is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Ocean Bay Middle has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than many of the nearby schools, such as St. James Middle and Whittemore Park Middle. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, often outperforming the state and district averages for these subgroups.

Ocean Bay Middle's higher per-student spending of $11,487 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools, may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school's consistent high performance, commitment to equity, and effective resource allocation make it a model for other schools to emulate, and parents in the Myrtle Beach area should consider Ocean Bay Middle as a top choice for their child's middle school education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 905 International Drive
       Myrtle Beach, SC  29579


(843) 903-8420

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,487 Help


Students who attend Ocean Bay Middle usually attend:

High:    Carolina Forest High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  715

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.0%
Hispanic:
10.5%
African American:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ocean Bay Middle ranks better than 94.2% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 12 ranked middle schools in the Horry 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72%), Hispanic (10.5%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocean Bay Middle is 14.8, which is the 3rd best among 12 middle schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean Bay Middle is $11,487. 8 middle schools in the Horry 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ocean Bay Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ocean Bay Middle 19th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Ocean Bay Middle in the ranking list.)

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Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ocean Bay Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 88.11 13th 244 94.7%
2009 83.59 25th 249 90.0%
2010 80.98 36th 261 86.2%
2011 78.27 51st 269 81.0%
2012 83.32 25th 271 90.8%
2013 86.89 25th 276 90.9%
2014 79.80 46th 291 84.2%
2015 86.39 31st 301 89.7%
2016 88.33 26th 303 91.4%
2017 85.78 37th 317 88.3%
2018 89.36 25th 303 91.7%
2019 92.24 20th 315 93.7%
2021 92.70 19th 311 93.9%
2022 85.34 41st 310 86.8%
2023 93.93 17th 325 94.8%
2024 93.35 19th 325 94.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.32 5th 93 94.6%
2019 90.02 11th 117 90.6%
2022 79.42 14th 97 85.6%
2023 93.82 3rd 95 96.8%
2024 92.93 6th 105 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.08 10th 280 96.4%
2019 95.01 12th 289 95.8%
2021 96.14 7th 288 97.6%
2022 82.31 39th 300 87.0%
2023 95.01 9th 313 97.1%
2024 96.29 8th 307 97.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.40 26th 281 90.7%
2019 92.97 19th 296 93.6%
2021 89.02 25th 279 91.0%
2022 83.57 44th 290 84.8%
2023 93.08 18th 299 94.0%
2024 94.10 17th 294 94.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.16 4th 194 97.9%
2019 94.45 4th 195 97.9%
2021 98.01 3rd 164 98.2%
2022 85.07 10th 183 94.5%
2023 83.89 13th 187 93.0%
2024 86.59 12th 177 93.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.38 18th 179 89.9%
2022 68.04 57th 182 68.7%
2023 79.85 11th 185 94.1%
2024 79.14 12th 183 93.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.21 23rd 284 91.9%
2019 91.82 25th 296 91.6%
2021 94.46 15th 279 94.6%
2022 85.70 40th 292 86.3%
2023 93.36 16th 303 94.7%
2024 91.59 20th 294 93.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.58 29th 249 88.4%
2024 89.43 10th 248 96.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.01 45th 139 67.6%
2021 88.09 9th 111 91.9%
2022 82.41 19th 129 85.3%
2023 92.94 9th 141 93.6%
2024 90.78 8th 144 94.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ocean Bay Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.40 47th 250 81.2%
2019 84.35 37th 258 85.7%
2021 83.93 32nd 244 86.9%
2022 73.22 60th 249 75.9%
2023 86.89 26th 260 90.0%
2024 87.00 29th 255 88.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ocean Bay Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 568 59 31 42 5 n/a n/a 0 705
2008 651 69 25 55 5 n/a n/a 13 818
2009 735 79 33 72 10 n/a n/a 14 943
2010 711 78 28 60 7 n/a n/a 11 895
2011 784 88 25 75 2 2 49 0 1025
2012 802 110 19 78 3 1 53 0 1066
2013 884 110 24 78 5 3 57 0 1161
2014 915 119 29 81 7 3 54 0 1208
2015 882 103 35 75 7 3 56 0 1161
2016 893 113 24 95 1 3 64 0 1193
2017 889 118 24 122 2 3 74 0 1232
2018 385 47 16 36 1 1 19 0 505
2019 420 45 17 42 2 0 25 0 551
2020 476 51 17 50 2 0 30 0 626
2021 506 60 17 56 5 0 31 0 675
2022 533 69 15 60 4 1 39 0 721
2023 515 62 16 75 2 1 44 0 715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ocean Bay Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 705 54.0 13.1 33.3
2008 818 47.5 17.2 35.2
2009 943 54.0 17.5 39.1
2010 895 59.0 15.1 39.3
2011 1025 56.0 18.3 41.4
2012 1066 63.0 16.9 43.8
2013 1161 68.5 16.9 42.3
2014 1208 66.0 18.3 42.1
2015 1161 67.0 17.3 43.1
2016 1193 66.0 18.0 37.4
2017 1232 67.5 18.2 40
2018 505 33.0 15.3 31.9
2019 551 33.0 16.6 26.1
2020 626 38.0 16.4 22.7
2021 675 42.0 16.0 21.6
2022 721 49.0 14.7 14.7
2023 715 48.0 14.8 49.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ocean Bay Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 705 54.0 13.1 33.3
2008 818 47.5 17.2 35.2
2009 943 54.0 17.5 39.1
2010 895 59.0 15.1 39.3
2011 1025 56.0 18.3 41.4
2012 1066 63.0 16.9 43.8
2013 1161 68.5 16.9 42.3
2014 1208 66.0 18.3 42.1
2015 1161 67.0 17.3 43.1
2016 1193 66.0 18.0 37.4
2017 1232 67.5 18.2 40
2018 505 33.0 15.3 31.9
2019 551 33.0 16.6 26.1
2020 626 38.0 16.4 22.7
2021 675 42.0 16.0 21.6
2022 721 49.0 14.7 14.7
2023 715 48.0 14.8 49.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ocean Bay Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $577 (5.4%) $202 (1.9%) $779 (7.3%) $8,607 (81.1%) $1,232 (11.6%) $9,839 (92.7%) $10,618
2020 $440 (4.5%) $193 (2.0%) $633 (6.5%) $7,912 (81.1%) $1,208 (12.4%) $9,120 (93.5%) $9,753
2021 $485 (4.9%) $213 (2.2%) $699 (7.1%) $8,113 (82.7%) $999 (10.2%) $9,112 (92.9%) $9,810
2022 $694 (6.3%) $407 (3.7%) $1,100 (10.1%) $8,814 (80.6%) $1,024 (9.4%) $9,838 (89.9%) $10,938
2023 $1,059 (9.2%) $934 (8.1%) $1,993 (17.4%) $8,390 (73.0%) $1,104 (9.6%) $9,493 (82.6%) $11,487

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocean Bay Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 17th of 325 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Ocean Bay Middle)7570.7
 4.3%
   6th Grade Science (Horry 01)53.450.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Bay Middle)71.874.6
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)45.958.9
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Bay Middle)79.167.9
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)57.344
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Bay Middle)66.568.2
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)50.955.3
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Bay Middle)63.956.6
 7.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)4739.4
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Bay Middle)62.276.3
 14.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)49.259.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Bay Middle)48.159.9
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)44.441
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Ocean Bay Middle)100100
 0%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Horry 01)81.881.4
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551715
 29.8%
African American4562
 37.8%
American Indian22
Asian1716
 5.9%
Hispanic4275
 78.6%
Pacific Islander01
White420515
 22.6%
Two or More Races2544
 76%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.1%49.2%
 23.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Bay Middle

Students who attend Ocean Bay Middle usually go on to attend Carolina Forest High

Students at Ocean Bay Middle are 72% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Ocean Bay Middle ranks in the top 5.8% of South Carolina middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Ocean Bay Middle.


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