Heyward Gibbes Middle

Summary:

Heyward Gibbes Middle is a public middle school located in Columbia, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 264. The school is part of the Richland 01 school district, which is ranked 53 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heyward Gibbes Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of South Carolina middle schools, with significantly lower performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.7% of 6th graders, 26% of 7th graders, and 36.1% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.7%, 50.2%, and 50.3%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for its African American and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, indicating significant achievement gaps. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-to-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains significantly lower than the state and district averages, as well as the nearby schools, such as Crayton Middle, W.G. Sanders Middle, and Hand Middle, which generally perform much better on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings.

The data suggests that Heyward Gibbes Middle faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students and closing the achievement gaps within its student population. Addressing these issues will require a multifaceted approach that goes beyond just increasing funding and resources, and instead focuses on improving the overall educational experience and support for students at the school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 500 Summerlea Drive
       Columbia, SC  29203


(803) 343-2942

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
301st of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,952 Help


Students who attend Heyward Gibbes Middle usually attend:

High:    Eau Claire High

Feeder schools for Heyward Gibbes Middle:

Elementary:    Edward E. Taylor Elementary
    Hyatt Park Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.0%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Heyward Gibbes Middle ranks worse than 92.6% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Heyward Gibbes Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Richland 01 School District. Racial makeup is: African American (92%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heyward Gibbes Middle is 10.7, which is the 4th best among 9 middle schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heyward Gibbes Middle is $22,952, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Richland 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heyward Gibbes Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Heyward Gibbes Middle 301st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Heyward Gibbes Middle in the ranking list.)

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Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heyward Gibbes Middle

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Rank History for all students at Heyward Gibbes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.32 212th 225 5.8%
2004 11.43 216th 230 6.1%
2005 14.25 212th 230 7.8%
2006 11.94 216th 231 6.5%
2007 12.16 221st 236 6.4%
2008 8.86 234th 244 4.1%
2009 4.01 246th 249 1.2%
2010 4.97 254th 261 2.7%
2011 7.70 259th 269 3.7%
2012 4.50 264th 271 2.6%
2013 7.86 264th 276 4.3%
2014 15.01 260th 291 10.7%
2015 10.27 290th 301 3.7%
2016 12.45 278th 303 8.3%
2017 9.74 306th 317 3.5%
2018 7.27 295th 303 2.6%
2019 9.47 297th 315 5.7%
2021 9.84 296th 311 4.8%
2022 8.97 304th 310 1.9%
2023 7.55 316th 325 2.8%
2024 11.36 301st 325 7.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heyward Gibbes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.43 267th 280 4.6%
2019 12.59 273rd 289 5.5%
2021 14.02 268th 288 6.9%
2022 12.12 291st 300 3.0%
2023 10.12 303rd 313 3.2%
2024 15.17 279th 307 9.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Heyward Gibbes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.29 274th 281 2.5%
2019 11.43 273rd 296 7.8%
2021 10.69 263rd 279 5.7%
2022 8.82 282nd 290 2.8%
2023 7.50 292nd 299 2.3%
2024 13.47 268th 294 8.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Heyward Gibbes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.38 157th 194 19.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Heyward Gibbes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.38 274th 284 3.5%
2019 7.58 287th 296 3.0%
2021 8.69 274th 279 1.8%
2022 8.51 287th 292 1.7%
2023 8.22 294th 303 3.0%
2024 11.74 271st 294 7.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Heyward Gibbes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.33 214th 237 9.7%
2019 25.15 210th 252 16.7%
2021 23.63 202nd 235 14.0%
2022 20.82 221st 249 11.2%
2023 18.10 230th 253 9.1%
2024 27.66 199th 248 19.8%
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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 Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heyward Gibbes Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 24 579 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1989 42 611 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1990 32 648 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1991 29 634 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1992 21 613 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1993 26 624 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1994 18 594 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 12 548 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 12 548 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 12 529 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1998 9 527 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1999 7 552 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 1 531 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 4 521 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 8 478 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 490
2003 8 478 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 490
2004 4 430 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 0 443 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 445
2006 2 398 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 405
2007 5 379 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 2 374 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 3 385 0 6 0 n/a n/a 1 395
2010 6 339 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 351
2011 4 322 0 7 1 0 7 0 341
2012 1 333 0 4 0 0 11 0 349
2013 2 336 0 4 0 0 8 0 350
2014 3 323 0 4 0 0 4 0 334
2015 2 315 0 5 0 0 5 0 327
2016 4 301 0 10 0 0 7 0 322
2017 3 314 0 7 0 0 8 0 332
2018 5 346 0 8 0 0 7 0 366
2019 8 361 0 6 0 0 9 0 384
2020 5 328 0 6 0 0 3 0 342
2021 5 298 0 7 0 0 14 0 324
2022 4 281 0 9 0 0 9 0 303
2023 5 245 0 5 0 0 9 0 264
2024 5 242 0 8 0 0 8 0 263

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 Heyward Gibbes Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 603 31.6 19.0 n/a
1989 653 35.5 18.3 n/a
1990 681 38.4 17.7 n/a
1991 663 45.5 14.5 39.4
1992 635 41.9 15.1 70.2
1993 650 39.7 16.4 70.3
1994 612 40.0 15.3 68
1995 561 40.5 13.9 71.3
1996 561 40.5 13.9 71.3
1997 542 43.5 12.5 75.1
1998 536 42.0 12.8 84.5
1999 560 43.0 13.0 85.5
2000 534 42.0 12.7 78.3
2001 526 42.5 12.4 79.3
2002 490 45.5 10.8 81.4
2003 490 45.5 10.8 81.4
2004 434 40.5 10.7 80
2005 445 41.5 10.7 89.9
2006 405 38.5 10.5 85.6
2007 388 47.0 8.3 89.4
2008 380 39.0 9.7 84.7
2009 395 31.0 12.7 87.3
2010 351 28.0 12.5 92
2011 341 28.0 12.1 90.9
2012 349 26.0 13.4 92.3
2013 350 30.0 11.6 94
2014 334 25.0 13.3 93.1
2015 327 29.0 11.2 90.8
2016 322 30.0 10.7 100
2017 332 32.0 10.3 100
2018 366 29.0 12.6 100
2019 384 26.0 14.7 100
2020 342 30.0 11.4 100
2021 324 32.0 10.1 100
2022 303 35.0 8.6 100
2023 264 23.0 11.4 100
2024 263 24.5 10.7 100

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 Heyward Gibbes Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 603 31.6 19.0 n/a
1989 653 35.5 18.3 n/a
1990 681 38.4 17.7 n/a
1991 663 45.5 14.5 39.4
1992 635 41.9 15.1 70.2
1993 650 39.7 16.4 70.3
1994 612 40.0 15.3 68
1995 561 40.5 13.9 71.3
1996 561 40.5 13.9 71.3
1997 542 43.5 12.5 75.1
1998 536 42.0 12.8 84.5
1999 560 43.0 13.0 85.5
2000 534 42.0 12.7 78.3
2001 526 42.5 12.4 79.3
2002 490 45.5 10.8 81.4
2003 490 45.5 10.8 81.4
2004 434 40.5 10.7 80
2005 445 41.5 10.7 89.9
2006 405 38.5 10.5 85.6
2007 388 47.0 8.3 89.4
2008 380 39.0 9.7 84.7
2009 395 31.0 12.7 87.3
2010 351 28.0 12.5 92
2011 341 28.0 12.1 90.9
2012 349 26.0 13.4 92.3
2013 350 30.0 11.6 94
2014 334 25.0 13.3 93.1
2015 327 29.0 11.2 90.8
2016 322 30.0 10.7 100
2017 332 32.0 10.3 100
2018 366 29.0 12.6 100
2019 384 26.0 14.7 100
2020 342 30.0 11.4 100
2021 324 32.0 10.1 100
2022 303 35.0 8.6 100
2023 264 23.0 11.4 100
2024 263 24.5 10.7 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heyward Gibbes 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 $671 (4.1%) $589 (3.6%) $1,260 (7.7%) $12,213 (74.3%) $2,968 (18.1%) $15,181 (92.3%) $16,441
2020 $727 (4.4%) $941 (5.7%) $1,668 (10.2%) $12,081 (73.6%) $2,675 (16.3%) $14,756 (89.8%) $16,423
2021 $1,369 (7.2%) $726 (3.8%) $2,096 (11.0%) $14,171 (74.6%) $2,735 (14.4%) $16,905 (89.0%) $19,001
2022 $1,553 (7.3%) $691 (3.3%) $2,244 (10.6%) $15,596 (73.7%) $3,314 (15.7%) $18,911 (89.4%) $21,155
2023 $1,778 (7.7%) $924 (4.0%) $2,703 (11.8%) $16,608 (72.4%) $3,641 (15.9%) $20,249 (88.2%) $22,952

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heyward Gibbes Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 297th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 316th of 325 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Heyward Gibbes Middle)11.79
 2.7%
   6th Grade Science (Richland 01)37.328.1
 9.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heyward Gibbes Middle)11.118.4
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)33.838.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heyward Gibbes Middle)79.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)31.520.9
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heyward Gibbes Middle)20.626.6
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)36.239.8
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heyward Gibbes Middle)7.16.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)20.619.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heyward Gibbes Middle)24.824.1
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)37.845.3
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heyward Gibbes Middle)8.85.7
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)2524.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students384264
 31.3%
African American361245
 32.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White85
 37.5%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Heyward Gibbes Middle ranks in the bottom 7.4% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students at Heyward Gibbes Middle are 92% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Students who attend Heyward Gibbes Middle usually go on to attend Eau Claire High

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended Heyward Gibbes Middle.


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