Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, L. E. Gable Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
L. E. Gable Middle School's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L. E. Gable Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. E. Gable Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#807 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
20%
31%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. E. Gable Middle School's ranking?
L. E. Gable Middle School is ranked #807 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are L. E. Gable Middle School often compared to?
L. E. Gable Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairforest Middle School, R. P. Dawkins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend L. E. Gable Middle School?
791 students attend L. E. Gable Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of L. E. Gable Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. E. Gable Middle School?
L. E. Gable Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does L. E. Gable Middle School offer ?
L. E. Gable Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is L. E. Gable Middle School part of?
L. E. Gable Middle School is part of Spartanburg 06 School District.
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