Below Average
#965 of 1,176 schools in SC
Heyward Gibbes Middle
Middle School · Richland 01 · Columbia, SC
A Richland 01 middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Summerlea Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heyward Gibbes Middle score 12% 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 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 Heyward Gibbes Middle 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,371
Median home value
$121,600
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
28.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Alcorn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Clear Dot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–10 | 2.0 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| St. Andrews MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 700 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #30 of 47
- District spending per student
- $18,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heyward Gibbes Middle is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heyward Gibbes Middle
Heyward Gibbes Middle is a public middle school in Columbia, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 263 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #965 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heyward Gibbes Middle
What grades does Heyward Gibbes Middle serve?
Heyward Gibbes Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Heyward Gibbes Middle?
Heyward Gibbes Middle has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heyward Gibbes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Heyward Gibbes Middle is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heyward Gibbes Middle rank in SC?
Heyward Gibbes Middle ranks #965 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Heyward Gibbes Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Heyward Gibbes Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Heyward Gibbes Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heyward Gibbes Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heyward Gibbes Middle a charter school?
No, Heyward Gibbes Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heyward Gibbes Middle a Title I school?
No, Heyward Gibbes Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heyward Gibbes Middle?
100.0% of students at Heyward Gibbes Middle 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.5%
- Phone
- (803) 343-2942
- Area population (ZIP 29203)
- 40,811
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 29203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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