Heyward Gibbes Middle

252 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heyward Gibbes Middle School, located at 500 Summerlea Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Richland County School District One. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on academic rigor and personal growth for middle-grade students. It serves a diverse student body and plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for the transition to high school through both core curricular subjects and various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Heyward Gibbes Middle School places significant value on cultivating a supportive school culture. The school generally focuses on initiatives that promote character development, student engagement, and community involvement. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and local organizations, the school aims to create a holistic educational experience that addresses the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of its students during their formative middle school years.

252

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heyward Gibbes Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	13
Black	227
Two or More	8

Black
227 (90.1%)
Hispanic
13 (5.2%)
Two or More
8 (3.2%)
White
4 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)343-2942
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heyward Gibbes Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	90
Grade 7	84
Grade 8	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heyward Gibbes Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	49.6%
Male	127	50.4%

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