Summary:
The city of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with the overall Lexington 03 district ranked 49 out of 75 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School stands out for its strong performance on the Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course exam, with 94% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (65.22%) and state (72.5%) averages. The middle school also has relatively strong performance on the SC READY English Language Arts assessments. In contrast, while Batesburg-Leesville High School has some bright spots, such as 83.85% of students being proficient or better on the English 2 End of Course exam, its overall performance is not as strong as the middle school.
Across the district, the schools face challenges related to equity and economic need, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial diversity of the student population, with a significant proportion of African American and Hispanic students, also raises questions about whether these students are receiving the support and resources they need to succeed. The low performance on the SC READY English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, particularly in the elementary and middle school grades, suggests that there is room for improvement in core academic areas, and the district may benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems.
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