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#946 of 1,176 schools in SC

L. E. Gable Middle

Middle School · Spartanburg 06 · Roebuck, SC

A Spartanburg 06 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

198 Ott Shoals Road, Roebuck, SC 29376

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$14,109
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at L. E. Gable Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

67.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where L. E. Gable 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,222/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$68,583

Median home value

$219,800

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
R. P. Dawkins MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.66–83.6 mi847Compare →
Fairforest MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.26–8Not available1,007Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Spartanburg 06

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#8 of 13
District spending per student
$14,109NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

L. E. Gable Middle is listed in Spartanburg 06; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About L. E. Gable Middle

L. E. Gable Middle is a public middle school in Roebuck, SC, part of Spartanburg 06, serving approximately 791 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #946 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about L. E. Gable Middle

What grades does L. E. Gable Middle serve?

L. E. Gable Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend L. E. Gable Middle?

L. E. Gable Middle has an enrollment of approximately 791 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at L. E. Gable Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at L. E. Gable Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does L. E. Gable Middle rank in SC?

L. E. Gable Middle ranks #946 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is L. E. Gable Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

L. E. Gable Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 L. E. Gable Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, L. E. Gable Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is L. E. Gable Middle a charter school?

No, L. E. Gable Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is L. E. Gable Middle a Title I school?

No, L. E. Gable Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L. E. Gable Middle?

67.4% of students at L. E. Gable 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
791
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 29376)
8,722
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
41.3
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 29376; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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