Below Average
#977 of 1,176 schools in SC
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy
Middle School · Georgetown 01 · Hemingway, SC
A Georgetown 01 middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13000 Choppee Road, Hemingway, SC 29554
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,016/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,731
Median home value
$101,800
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Georgetown 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 682 | Compare → |
| Rosemary MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 357 | Compare → |
| Waccamaw IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 4–6 | Not available | 426 | Compare → |
| Waccamaw MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | Not available | 336 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Georgetown 01
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy is listed in Georgetown 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy is a public middle school in Hemingway, SC, part of Georgetown 01, serving approximately 262 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #977 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy
What grades does Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy serve?
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy?
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy rank in SC?
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy ranks #977 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy?
100.0% of students at Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Georgetown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (843) 545-0918
- Area population (ZIP 29554)
- 9,001
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29554; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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