Serving 184 students in grades 7-8, Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School's student population of 184 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
56%
32%
White
39%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School's ranking?
Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School is ranked #757 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School?
184 students attend Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School?
Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School offer ?
Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School part of?
Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School is part of Bamberg 01 School District.
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