L. E. Gable Middle

Summary:

L. E. Gable Middle is a public middle school located in Roebuck, South Carolina, serving around 840 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Spartanburg 06 school district.

L. E. Gable Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with a majority of White students (around 60-63%) and significant percentages of African American (around 20-22%) and Hispanic (around 7-9%) students. The school has consistently performed above the district and state averages in several key academic areas, including end-of-course exams, SC READY English Language Arts assessments, and SC READY Mathematics assessments. Notably, the school's African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial student subgroups have performed particularly well, with rankings higher than the school's overall ranking.

However, L. E. Gable Middle has faced some challenges, including a slight declining trend in its statewide ranking over the past several years and a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating growing socioeconomic needs. Additionally, the school's ranking for White students and students with disabilities is lower than its overall ranking, suggesting these groups may be underperforming compared to their peers. When compared to nearby schools, such as Boiling Springs Middle and Florence Chapel Middle, L. E. Gable Middle generally outperforms many of them, but there are opportunities to learn from the practices of top-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 198 Ott Shoals Road
       Roebuck, SC  29376


(864) 576-3500

District: Spartanburg 06

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,954 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  791

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.6%
African American:
19.7%
Hispanic:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details L. E. Gable Middle ranks better than 51.1% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Spartanburg 06 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details L. E. Gable Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Spartanburg 06 School District. Racial makeup is: White (61.6%), African American (19.7%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Spartanburg 06 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L. E. Gable Middle is 12.7, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Spartanburg 06 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at L. E. Gable Middle is $9,954, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Spartanburg 06 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

L. E. Gable Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks L. E. Gable Middle 159th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See L. E. Gable Middle in the ranking list.)

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Spartanburg 06:

SchoolDigger ranks Spartanburg 06 40th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for L. E. Gable Middle

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Rank History for all students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.55 75th 225 66.7%
2004 69.25 76th 230 67.0%
2005 65.17 87th 230 62.2%
2006 58.09 104th 231 55.0%
2007 70.27 72nd 236 69.5%
2008 74.63 57th 244 76.6%
2009 69.82 80th 249 67.9%
2010 63.77 101st 261 61.3%
2011 71.34 75th 269 72.1%
2012 66.37 97th 271 64.2%
2013 66.34 86th 276 68.8%
2014 66.55 93rd 291 68.0%
2015 63.95 84th 301 72.1%
2016 55.61 131st 303 56.8%
2017 51.62 142nd 317 55.2%
2018 49.38 143rd 303 52.8%
2019 47.70 152nd 315 51.7%
2021 44.55 162nd 311 47.9%
2022 48.47 150th 310 51.6%
2023 55.27 128th 325 60.6%
2024 46.73 159th 325 51.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.35 18th 58 69.0%
2024 47.04 26th 52 50.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.13 73rd 93 21.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.97 155th 280 44.6%
2019 48.99 138th 289 52.2%
2021 38.43 170th 288 41.0%
2022 45.61 146th 300 51.3%
2023 63.49 86th 313 72.5%
2024 46.22 148th 307 51.8%
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Rank History for Female students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 148th 281 47.3%
2019 46.63 160th 296 45.9%
2021 46.80 144th 279 48.4%
2022 53.61 126th 290 56.6%
2023 59.50 101st 299 66.2%
2024 52.46 127th 294 56.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.38 77th 194 60.3%
2019 31.02 147th 195 24.6%
2021 50.90 56th 164 65.9%
2022 37.54 112th 183 38.8%
2023 39.79 105th 187 43.9%
2024 24.13 154th 177 13.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.34 153rd 179 14.5%
2022 17.67 164th 182 9.9%
2023 28.18 159th 185 14.1%
2024 30.75 156th 183 14.8%
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Rank History for Male students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.46 123rd 284 56.7%
2019 49.81 131st 296 55.7%
2021 40.52 157th 279 43.7%
2022 41.70 166th 292 43.2%
2023 48.51 140th 303 53.8%
2024 39.80 166th 294 43.5%
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Rank History for African American students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.28 124th 237 47.7%
2019 49.32 116th 252 54.0%
2021 38.56 139th 235 40.9%
2022 43.78 123rd 249 50.6%
2023 60.28 76th 253 70.0%
2024 46.31 122nd 248 50.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.82 27th 123 78.0%
2019 52.00 70th 139 49.6%
2021 34.93 77th 111 30.6%
2022 60.74 48th 129 62.8%
2023 52.36 60th 141 57.4%
2024 46.44 72nd 144 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at L. E. Gable Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.44 169th 250 32.4%
2019 30.05 185th 258 28.3%
2021 30.95 166th 244 32.0%
2022 29.50 181st 249 27.3%
2023 36.58 164th 260 36.9%
2024 29.41 189th 255 25.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

L. E. Gable Middle Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 19, 2018

Open Quote Not happy at all with some of the staff in this school. Rude and no compassion. Most (with a few exceptions) are there for a check that is it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for L. E. Gable Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 107 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1989 498 111 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1990 494 114 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1991 514 120 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1992 540 132 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1993 546 146 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1994 537 160 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 474 171 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1996 474 171 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1997 465 148 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1998 450 144 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 510 110 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2000 488 134 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2001 540 172 13 11 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2002 572 178 17 4 3 n/a n/a 0 774
2003 572 178 17 4 3 n/a n/a 0 774
2004 549 185 15 14 3 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 522 175 17 26 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2006 538 178 14 23 3 n/a n/a 0 756
2007 527 175 18 19 3 n/a n/a 0 742
2008 549 188 23 17 4 n/a n/a 0 781
2009 518 190 16 22 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2010 504 173 14 23 3 n/a n/a 8 725
2011 500 139 7 30 3 0 33 0 712
2012 526 162 10 26 1 0 25 0 750
2013 563 165 13 31 2 0 24 0 798
2014 584 142 14 34 3 0 27 0 804
2015 589 118 19 40 3 0 36 0 805
2016 577 134 17 40 2 0 35 0 805
2017 557 140 16 45 2 2 30 0 792
2018 520 141 15 56 2 2 31 0 767
2019 510 147 20 60 1 3 33 0 774
2020 499 167 18 62 3 2 42 0 793
2021 510 183 20 64 4 2 36 0 819
2022 530 172 12 71 4 1 52 0 842
2023 512 175 15 78 2 1 57 0 840
2024 487 156 11 77 0 1 59 0 791

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at L. E. Gable Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 36.5 16.7 n/a
1989 612 37.1 16.4 n/a
1990 613 38.0 16.1 n/a
1991 636 38.3 16.6 15.1
1992 678 40.7 16.6 18.4
1993 698 43.0 16.2 19.3
1994 705 45.0 15.7 23
1995 652 49.0 13.3 16.6
1996 652 49.0 13.3 16.6
1997 619 46.0 13.5 18.9
1998 600 45.0 13.3 18.8
1999 626 44.0 14.2 32.3
2000 631 45.0 14.0 28.5
2001 737 44.0 16.8 32.2
2002 774 51.0 15.2 36.7
2003 774 51.0 15.2 36.7
2004 766 50.0 15.3 35.1
2005 742 49.0 15.1 39.9
2006 756 51.0 14.8 39.3
2007 742 69.0 10.8 39.1
2008 781 54.5 14.3 37.5
2009 747 54.5 13.7 40.2
2010 725 54.5 13.3 40.3
2011 712 53.5 13.3 35
2012 750 55.0 13.6 41.2
2013 798 57.0 14.0 47.1
2014 804 56.0 14.3 39.7
2015 805 55.0 14.6 39.1
2016 805 54.0 14.9 42
2017 792 55.0 14.4 45.7
2018 767 55.0 13.9 41.2
2019 774 55.0 14.0 45.6
2020 793 55.0 14.4 48
2021 819 56.0 14.6 46.8
2022 842 58.5 14.3 55.7
2023 840 61.0 13.7 67
2024 791 61.8 12.7 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio L. E. Gable Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 36.5 16.7 n/a
1989 612 37.1 16.4 n/a
1990 613 38.0 16.1 n/a
1991 636 38.3 16.6 15.1
1992 678 40.7 16.6 18.4
1993 698 43.0 16.2 19.3
1994 705 45.0 15.7 23
1995 652 49.0 13.3 16.6
1996 652 49.0 13.3 16.6
1997 619 46.0 13.5 18.9
1998 600 45.0 13.3 18.8
1999 626 44.0 14.2 32.3
2000 631 45.0 14.0 28.5
2001 737 44.0 16.8 32.2
2002 774 51.0 15.2 36.7
2003 774 51.0 15.2 36.7
2004 766 50.0 15.3 35.1
2005 742 49.0 15.1 39.9
2006 756 51.0 14.8 39.3
2007 742 69.0 10.8 39.1
2008 781 54.5 14.3 37.5
2009 747 54.5 13.7 40.2
2010 725 54.5 13.3 40.3
2011 712 53.5 13.3 35
2012 750 55.0 13.6 41.2
2013 798 57.0 14.0 47.1
2014 804 56.0 14.3 39.7
2015 805 55.0 14.6 39.1
2016 805 54.0 14.9 42
2017 792 55.0 14.4 45.7
2018 767 55.0 13.9 41.2
2019 774 55.0 14.0 45.6
2020 793 55.0 14.4 48
2021 819 56.0 14.6 46.8
2022 842 58.5 14.3 55.7
2023 840 61.0 13.7 67
2024 791 61.8 12.7 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for L. E. Gable Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $272 (2.7%) $437 (4.3%) $709 (7.0%) $8,372 (82.1%) $1,111 (10.9%) $9,483 (93.0%) $10,193
2020 $285 (2.7%) $382 (3.7%) $667 (6.4%) $8,544 (82.2%) $1,180 (11.4%) $9,724 (93.6%) $10,391
2021 $463 (4.2%) $431 (3.9%) $894 (8.2%) $8,987 (82.3%) $1,045 (9.6%) $10,032 (91.8%) $10,926
2022 $572 (5.4%) $610 (5.7%) $1,182 (11.1%) $8,620 (80.7%) $873 (8.2%) $9,493 (88.9%) $10,676
2023 $210 (2.1%) $35 (0.4%) $245 (2.5%) $8,639 (86.8%) $1,070 (10.7%) $9,709 (97.5%) $9,954

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on L. E. Gable Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 152nd of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 128th of 325 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (L. E. Gable Middle)4139.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade Science (Spartanburg 06)38.535.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (L. E. Gable Middle)39.557.9
 18.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 06)37.451.3
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (L. E. Gable Middle)36.729.2
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 06)33.428.6
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (L. E. Gable Middle)40.754.8
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 06)35.549.3
 13.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (L. E. Gable Middle)28.427.6
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 06)29.627
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (L. E. Gable Middle)44.758.9
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 06)39.150.5
 11.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (L. E. Gable Middle)35.527.7
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 06)31.925.7
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (L. E. Gable Middle)94.5100
 5.5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Spartanburg 06)77.470.6
 6.8%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students774840
 8.5%
African American147175
 19%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2015
 25%
Hispanic6078
 30%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White510512
 0.4%
Two or More Races3357
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.6%67%
 21.4%


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L. E. Gable Middle ranks 159th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at L. E. Gable Middle are 62% White, 20% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 791 students attended L. E. Gable Middle.


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