Lee County Middle School East

Summary:

Lee County Middle School East is a public middle school in Leesburg, Georgia, serving 676 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 21 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lee County Middle School East consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Georgia, with strong academic performance that significantly outpaces the state and county averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had a 96.4% proficiency rate in Algebra I, compared to 74.8% in the Lee County district and 44% statewide. The school's English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are also consistently higher than the district and state averages, often by 10-15 percentage points or more. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 15.6 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby Lee County Middle School West and significantly lower than some other nearby schools in the Dougherty County district.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate fluctuating between 42.74% and 51.33% over the past 3 years, Lee County Middle School East has maintained its strong academic performance, suggesting that the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to help students succeed. When compared to nearby schools, such as Radium Springs Middle School and Merry Acres Middle School in the Dougherty County district, Lee County Middle School East performs significantly better on academic measures.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 185 Firetower Rd
       Leesburg, GA  31763


(229) 903-3500

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Lee County Middle School East usually attend:

High:    Lee County High School
    Lee High School 9th Grade Campus

Feeder schools for Lee County Middle School East:

Elementary:    Lee County Elementary School
    Lee County Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  676

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
African American:
25.7%
Hispanic:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lee County Middle School East ranks better than 72.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.29. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lee County Middle School East was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Middle School East 163rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lee County Middle School East in the ranking list.)

Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County 21st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lee County Middle School East

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 55.20 212th 537 60.5%
2016 62.01 172nd 545 68.4%
2017 66.28 157th 539 70.9%
2018 74.97 119th 543 78.1%
2019 68.47 161st 559 71.2%
2021 61.16 187th 542 65.5%
2022 69.42 153rd 567 73.0%
2023 69.06 148th 577 74.4%
2024 67.29 163rd 588 72.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a student
Thursday, September 5, 2019

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Enrollment information for Lee County Middle School East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 548 131 19 17 0 0 20 0 735
2015 507 155 16 22 0 0 13 0 713
2016 500 148 20 23 2 0 16 0 709
2017 486 132 21 31 2 0 21 0 693
2018 472 138 17 27 2 0 23 0 679
2019 481 147 21 24 0 0 21 0 694
2020 497 161 14 29 0 0 30 0 731
2021 475 151 15 37 0 1 30 0 709
2022 466 164 12 29 1 1 24 0 697
2023 440 174 13 29 1 1 18 0 676

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 Lee County Middle School East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 735 41.8 17.5 48.6
2015 713 43.0 16.5 47.1
2016 709 43.0 16.4 42.9
2017 693 42.0 16.5 43.3
2018 679 42.3 16.0 41.2
2019 694 42.2 16.4 44.7
2020 731 43.6 16.7 49.8
2021 709 45.2 15.6 42.7
2022 697 46.0 15.1 n/a
2023 676 47.0 14.3 51.3

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 Lee County Middle School East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 735 41.8 17.5 48.6
2015 713 43.0 16.5 47.1
2016 709 43.0 16.4 42.9
2017 693 42.0 16.5 43.3
2018 679 42.3 16.0 41.2
2019 694 42.2 16.4 44.7
2020 731 43.6 16.7 49.8
2021 709 45.2 15.6 42.7
2022 697 46.0 15.1 n/a
2023 676 47.0 14.3 51.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lee County Middle School East

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $469 (5.9%) $7,530 (94.1%) $7,999
2018 $463 (5.5%) $8,017 (94.5%) $8,480
2019 $502 (5.8%) $8,140 (94.2%) $8,642

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee County Middle School East

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 577 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Middle School East)41.937.6
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County)49.242.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Middle School East)34.231.4
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)45.143.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Middle School East)52.345
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County)48.242.7
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Middle School East)54.240.9
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)5244.3
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Middle School East)59.754.3
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County)57.355.4
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Middle School East)45.350.7
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)50.357.3
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Lee County Middle School East)41.542.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Lee County)37.339.2
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lee County Middle School East)47.939.7
 8.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lee County)46.843.6
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Lee County Middle School East)96.487.1
 9.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lee County)41.250.1
 8.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students694676
 2.6%
African American147174
 18.4%
American Indian01
Asian2113
 38.1%
Hispanic2429
 20.8%
Pacific Islander01
White481440
 8.5%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%51.3%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lee County Middle School East

Students who attend Lee County Middle School East usually go on to attend Lee County High School

Lee County Middle School East ranks 163rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 676 students attended Lee County Middle School East.

Students at Lee County Middle School East are 65% White, 26% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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