Is Ebenezer Middle a good school?

Ebenezer Middle ranks in the bottom 11.4% of South Carolina middle schools.

How many students attend Ebenezer Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Ebenezer Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Ebenezer Middle?

Students at Ebenezer Middle are 80% African American, 13% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Ebenezer Middle attend?

Students who attend Ebenezer Middle usually go on to attend Crestwood High

Ebenezer Middle

Summary:

Ebenezer Middle is a public middle school in Sumter, South Carolina, serving 371 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, a high percentage of African American students, and a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Ebenezer Middle has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of South Carolina middle schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state and Sumter 01 district averages. Interestingly, while Ebenezer Middle's performance is consistently lower than the state and district, some nearby schools, such as Chestnut Oaks Middle and Lee Central Middle, have even lower proficiency rates and rankings, suggesting that the challenges faced by Ebenezer Middle may be reflective of broader systemic issues in the region.

Despite the higher spending per student at Ebenezer Middle, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the school's challenges. Other factors, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in driving student success. The school's declining performance over the past decade and the significant racial achievement gap between African American and white students further highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of the school's struggles.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3440 Ebenezer Road
Sumter, SC 29153

(803) 469-8571

District: Sumter 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
288^th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,473

Students who attend Ebenezer Middle usually attend:

High:

Crestwood High

Feeder schools for Ebenezer Middle:

Elementary:	High Hills Elementary
	Oakland Primary
	Shaw Heights Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.7%

White:

13.2%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ebenezer Middle ranks worse than 88.6% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Sumter 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.29. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Ebenezer Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Sumter 01 School District. Racial makeup is: African American (79.7%), White (13.2%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sumter 01 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ebenezer Middle is 19.3, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Sumter 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Ebenezer Middle employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ebenezer Middle is $10,473, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 middle schools in the Sumter 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ebenezer Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ebenezer Middle 288^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Ebenezer Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

Sumter 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumter 01 69^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ebenezer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2014	55.97	125^th	291	57.0%
2015	38.20	187^th	301	37.9%
2016	44.90	169^th	303	44.2%
2017	37.86	200^th	317	36.9%
2018	31.79	211^th	303	30.4%
2019	30.15	223^rd	315	29.2%
2021	21.08	248^th	311	20.3%
2022	17.99	251^st	310	19.0%
2023	16.33	274^th	325	15.7%
2024	14.29	288^th	325	11.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ebenezer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	35.79	187^th	280	33.2%
2019	34.88	196^th	289	32.2%
2021	19.63	244^th	288	15.3%
2022	14.87	276^th	300	8.0%
2023	18.03	271^st	313	13.4%
2024	13.54	288^th	307	6.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ebenezer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	36.27	179^th	281	36.3%
2019	28.22	225^th	296	24.0%
2021	19.97	224^th	279	19.7%
2022	17.69	242^nd	290	16.6%
2023	18.08	247^th	299	17.4%
2024	15.61	255^th	294	13.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ebenezer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.42	141^st	194	27.3%
2019	38.39	119^th	195	39.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ebenezer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	27.87	211^th	284	25.7%
2019	33.10	200^th	296	32.4%
2021	21.84	219^th	279	21.5%
2022	18.02	241^st	292	17.5%
2023	14.69	261^st	303	13.9%
2024	12.95	267^th	294	9.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Ebenezer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	61.67	62^nd	237	73.8%
2019	58.34	82^nd	252	67.5%
2021	38.83	137^th	235	41.7%
2022	26.34	202^nd	249	18.9%
2023	30.03	182^nd	253	28.1%
2024	22.20	213^th	248	14.1%

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Rank History for White students at Ebenezer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.55	176^th	250	29.6%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a citizen
Monday, May 13, 2019

My Twin brother and I attended this school and were beat up daily while waiting for the buss to go home because we were white. Our father was in the Military and this was our first experience of a US school after returning from over seas. I felt surrounded by animals and never knew what racism was until attending this hell hole. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ebenezer Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	70	263	3	15	1	0	9	361
2013	69	272	4	19	1	0	11	376
2014	72	244	5	17	1	0	15	354
2015	72	238	6	23	0	0	14	353
2016	78	231	5	18	0	0	10	342
2017	69	244	4	19	0	1	8	345
2018	62	274	5	20	0	1	11	373
2019	51	276	6	21	0	1	12	367
2020	55	251	6	24	0	0	20	356
2021	56	272	2	18	0	0	15	363
2022	44	291	1	19	0	3	17	375
2023	44	297	1	14	0	1	14	371
2024	46	278	1	14	0	1	9	349

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 Ebenezer Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	361	24.4	14.7	79.2
2013	376	23.5	16.0	77.7
2014	354	22.0	16.0	73.7
2015	353	21.0	16.8	73.1
2016	342	24.0	14.2	100
2017	345	25.0	13.8	100
2018	373	21.0	17.7	100
2019	367	21.0	17.4	100
2020	356	21.0	16.9	100
2021	363	20.0	18.1	100
2022	375	18.0	20.8	100
2023	371	22.0	16.8	100
2024	349	18.0	19.3	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 Ebenezer Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	361	24.4	14.7	79.2
2013	376	23.5	16.0	77.7
2014	354	22.0	16.0	73.7
2015	353	21.0	16.8	73.1
2016	342	24.0	14.2	100
2017	345	25.0	13.8	100
2018	373	21.0	17.7	100
2019	367	21.0	17.4	100
2020	356	21.0	16.9	100
2021	363	20.0	18.1	100
2022	375	18.0	20.8	100
2023	371	22.0	16.8	100
2024	349	18.0	19.3	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 Ebenezer Middle

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$530 (5.6%)	$383 (4.0%)	$913 (9.6%)	$7,599 (80.1%)	$970 (10.2%)	$8,569 (90.4%)	$9,481
2020	$683 (7.0%)	$605 (6.2%)	$1,288 (13.2%)	$7,560 (77.3%)	$926 (9.5%)	$8,486 (86.8%)	$9,774
2021	$775 (7.6%)	$358 (3.5%)	$1,133 (11.2%)	$8,181 (80.7%)	$821 (8.1%)	$9,003 (88.8%)	$10,136
2022	$899 (8.8%)	$466 (4.6%)	$1,365 (13.3%)	$7,993 (78.1%)	$874 (8.5%)	$8,867 (86.7%)	$10,232
2023	$925 (8.8%)	$756 (7.2%)	$1,681 (16.1%)	$7,543 (72.0%)	$1,250 (11.9%)	$8,793 (84.0%)	$10,473

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ebenezer Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 223^rd of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 274^th of 325 Middle schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Ebenezer Middle)	45.7	24.2	21.5%
6th Grade Science (Sumter 01)	36.8	29.6	7.2%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ebenezer Middle)	19.8	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)	26.2	32.4	6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ebenezer Middle)	24.1	11.9	12.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)	25.4	14.5	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ebenezer Middle)	31.7	27.9	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)	30	33.8	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ebenezer Middle)	20.6	13.4	7.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)	20.5	13.6	6.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ebenezer Middle)	27.7	41.9	14.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)	31.5	40	8.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ebenezer Middle)	28	10.9	17.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)	22.4	17.6	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Ebenezer Middle)	100	65.4	34.6%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Sumter 01)	48.8	37.9	10.9%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	367	371	1.1%
African American	276	297	7.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	21	14	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	51	44	13.7%
Two or More Races	12	14	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Ebenezer Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Ebenezer Middle	Public	6-8	3440 Ebenezer Road	Sumter	29153	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 469-8571	349	18	19.3	100.0%	46 (13.2%)	278 (79.7%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	14.3	288^th of 325 public middle schools	11.4%		16.3	274^th of 325 public middle schools	15.7%	14	37.0	23.7	32.8	17.7	7.3	9.6		$10,473	$925	$756	$1,681	$7,543	$1,250	$8,793
Hillcrest Middle	Public	6-8	4355 Peach Orchard Road	Dalzell	29040	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 499-3341	391	24	16.6	100.0%	124 (31.7%)	213 (54.5%)	24 (6.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.4%)	28.7	233^rd of 325 public middle schools	28.3%		33.2	216^th of 325 public middle schools	33.5%	17	43.7	38.8	35.1	25.4	23.1	17.1	100.0	$12,837	$1,419	$899	$2,317	$9,003	$1,517	$10,519
Alice Drive Middle	Public	6-8	40 Miller Road	Sumter	29150	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 775-0821	778	47	16.5	100.0%	238 (30.6%)	448 (57.6%)	38 (4.9%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	38.4	190^th of 325 public middle schools	41.5%		43	178^th of 325 public middle schools	45.2%	12	44.3	47.4	40.0	29.3	27.8	22.4	100.0	$9,226	$715	$633	$1,348	$7,074	$804	$7,878
Chestnut Oaks Middle	Public	6-8	1200 Oswego Road	Sumter	29153	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 775-7272	357	22	16.2	100.0%	14 (3.9%)	306 (85.7%)	26 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.8%)	6.6	323^rd of 325 public middle schools	0.6%		6.4	320^th of 325 public middle schools	1.5%	3	25.9	24.7	25.0	7.7	1.0	2.9	75.0	$10,421	$1,350	$939	$2,289	$6,684	$1,448	$8,132
Bates Middle	Public	6-8	715 Estate Street	Sumter	29150	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 775-0711	525	38	13.8	100.0%	121 (23.0%)	351 (66.9%)	21 (4.0%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.2%)	9.5	313^th of 325 public middle schools	3.7%		17.4	269^th of 325 public middle schools	17.2%	44	23.1	24.4	31.1	7.8	9.1	8.8	81.6	$10,668	$1,193	$725	$1,918	$7,630	$1,120	$8,750
Furman Middle	Public	6-8	3400 Bethel Church Road	Sumter	29154	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 481-8519	669	35	19.1	100.0%	210 (31.4%)	387 (57.8%)	27 (4.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (5.1%)	20.7	259^th of 325 public middle schools	20.3%		20.4	260^th of 325 public middle schools	20.0%	1	36.0	29.7	39.4	15.2	12.3	20.8	92.6	$10,306	$777	$691	$1,467	$7,486	$1,353	$8,839
Lee Central Middle	Public	6-8	41 Charlene Lane	Bishopville	29010	Lee County	Lee 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 428-2100	338	24	14.0	100.0%	27 (8.0%)	297 (87.9%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8.6	317^th of 325 public middle schools	2.5%		8.4	314^th of 325 public middle schools	3.4%	3	27.7	24.5	28.3	7.3	11.7	0.0	23.8	$16,076	$1,267	$660	$1,927	$11,229	$2,920	$14,149
Camden Middle	Public	6-8	902 McRae Road	Camden	29020	Kershaw County	Kershaw 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 425-8975	837	58	14.4	100.0%	383 (45.8%)	287 (34.3%)	118 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.7%)	42.7	175^th of 325 public middle schools	46.2%		40.6	187^th of 325 public middle schools	42.5%	12	55.5	42.1	43.0	40.0	22.3	20.5	93.2	$10,730	$949	$608	$1,557	$7,468	$1,704	$9,173

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