- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sumter, SC
Alice Drive Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alice Drive Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390201063
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Drive Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Drive Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Drive Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Alice Drive Middle shrank from 841 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 450390201063 · Sumter, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 16.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Alice Drive Middle shrank from 841 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Alice Drive Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter High Sc
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
1,013 students
- This school 783
Alice Drive Middle
783 students
- Furman Middle 700
Furman Middle
700 students
- Pocalla Spring 609
Pocalla Springs Elementary
609 students
What this shows Alice Drive Middle reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Drive Middle compares
Alice Drive Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
274
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 46 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.1%
White 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Alice Drive Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter 01 reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Drive Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocalla Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Drive Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Sumter
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Furman Middle
Standard public school
700 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Bates Middle
Standard public school
481 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ebenezer Middle
Standard public school
352 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Oaks Middle
Standard public school
339 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Drive Middle
How many students attend Alice Drive Middle?
Alice Drive Middle has 783 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Drive Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Drive Middle is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alice Drive Middle?
100.0% of students at Alice Drive Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Drive Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alice Drive Middle is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Drive Middle?
Alice Drive Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice Drive Middle rank among middle schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Drive Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Sumter, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sumter on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Alice Drive Middle, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), and Lakewood High (1,013 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.