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Charles B. Dubose Middle School vs. Cane Bay Middle School

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School Overview

School
Charles B. Dubose Middle School
1005 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Cane Bay Middle School
1175 Cane Bay Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29486
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 927 students in grades 6-8, Charles B. Dubose 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 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). 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 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,475 students in grades 5-8, Cane Bay 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 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
927 students
1,475 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles B. Dubose Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cane Bay Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles B. Dubose Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cane Bay Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles B. Dubose Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cane Bay Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles B. Dubose Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dorchester 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berkeley 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#710 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#676 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles B. Dubose Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cane Bay Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
32%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles B. Dubose Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cane Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles B. Dubose Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cane Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles B. Dubose Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cane Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charles B. Dubose Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cane Bay Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
272
Grade 6 Students
308
414
Grade 7 Students
327
373
Grade 8 Students
292
416

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charles B. Dubose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cane Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berkeley 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles B. Dubose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cane Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berkeley 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles B. Dubose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cane Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berkeley 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles B. Dubose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cane Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berkeley 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charles B. Dubose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cane Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berkeley 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles B. Dubose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cane Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berkeley 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles B. Dubose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cane Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berkeley 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charles B. Dubose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cane Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berkeley 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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