At a glance
Reported students
259
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy: 259 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 289
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hemingway. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Georgetown 01. NCES reports 259 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (64.1%) and White (31.3%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.63
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.3%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black64.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Georgetown 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Waccamaw Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
329 reported students
Rosemary Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
356 reported students
Waccamaw Intermediate
Middle · Grades 04–06
415 reported students
Georgetown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
671 reported students
Sampit Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Coastal Montessori Charter
Elementary · Grades 01–08
242 reported students
Public schools near Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carvers Bay Early College and Career High High · Georgetown 01 | 09–12 | 399 | 0.3 mi |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary STREAM Academy Elementary · Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 301 | 5.1 mi |
| Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Perform Elementary · Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 163 | 7.8 mi |
| Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion School Elementary · Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 78 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy
What grades does Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy serve?
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Georgetown 01.
How many students attend Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy?
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy reported 259 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 289 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 259 students and 23.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy in?
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy is part of Georgetown 01, based in Georgetown, SC, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carvers Bay Early College and Career High (0.3 mi), Pleasant Hill Elementary STREAM Academy (5.1 mi), Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Perform (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.