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Heyward Gibbes Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 341 students

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Posted December 18, 2008

Gibbes Middle School is the best. I fun everybody over there is hard working and trying their best to make Gibbes Middle School and fun environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2006

Yes I am a current student a GMS.I am so glad i went to Gibbes. I feel i am well prepared to go to high school. Even though i was supposed to be in the first graduating class, it's o.k. I can't say this school year was the best but you can believe next year it will be!
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
31%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
38%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
21%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students39%
Female53%
Male25%
African-American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled6%
Not disabled45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant39%

Math

All Students40%
Female50%
Male29%
African-American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant40%

Science

All Students39%
Female44%
Male36%
African-American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled10%
Not disabled45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant39%

Social Studies

All Students44%
Female44%
Male43%
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students39%
Female48%
Male33%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals36%
Disabled20%
Not disabled45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant39%

Math

All Students43%
Female42%
Male45%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals27%
Disabled16%
Not disabled51%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant43%

Science

All Students45%
Female52%
Male40%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals55%
Disabled8%
Not disabled55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant45%

Social Studies

All Students48%
Female54%
Male45%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals46%
Disabled28%
Not disabled54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students39%
Female51%
Male27%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals27%
Disabled6%
Not disabled46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant39%

Math

All Students25%
Female34%
Male15%
African-American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals27%
Full-pay meals9%
Disabled6%
Not disabled29%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English25%
Non-migrant25%

Science

All Students46%
Female46%
Male48%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled9%
Not disabled56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant46%

Social Studies

All Students50%
Female69%
Male34%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%

Writing

All Students50%
Female66%
Male33%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals42%
Disabled12%
Not disabled57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
66%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
African-American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 39%
Hispanic 2% 5%
White 1% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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500 Summerlea Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: (803) 343-2942

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