Bates Middle

715 Estate Street

School District

Sumter 01
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on February 27, 2024

One of the worst schools I’ve ever been too. Mean children, poor teaching (most classes I ended up having to teach myself). Fights are constantly happening, They’re intruder lock downs at least twice every four weeks. Based on that review I’d hope you not send to your child to bates middle school.
Submitted by other on August 16, 2018

I’ve been a student at this school it was really terrible,to much fights and drama. When bullies mess with people and the people who are getting bullied don’t get defended for it. Kids are really mean and are bad
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2017

Bates is great! It is a STEAM Project Based Learning school. The teachers work very hard to provide excellent learning opportunities to students. There are very few to no discipline issues. Any issues that do arise are taken care of immediately and fairly by the administration.
Submitted by other on March 22, 2017

This is an unsafe and unproductive school. It is ranked 243 of 259 middle schools in SC. Avoid if possible.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2015

My first experience with BMS was the 2013-2014 school year. We moved here by means of the military. The first six months were a bit hard, but once I got more involved and expressed my thoughts concerning my children at the school, I saw a difference and felt more comfortable with my children being here. Most of the teachers who I have felt with have a great parent teacher working relationship when problems or concerns come up. This school does so many fun activities with the students. They welcome and encourage parent involvement! There is so much I could say. This will be our last school year with them.