Lee 01

The Lee 01 school district in South Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly African American student population, with all schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage.

While the district spends more per student than the state average, the schools in Lee 01 consistently perform well below state averages on standardized tests. However, there are a few standout schools worth noting. Lower Lee Elementary has the highest performance on state assessments, with 47.6% of 4th graders and 46.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, outperforming the district and state. Similarly, West Lee Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in the district for 3rd grade English Language Arts (39.1%) and Mathematics (33.4%), suggesting the school may be making progress compared to the other elementary schools.

The data highlights significant challenges in the Lee 01 district, with performance gaps across subject areas and grade levels compared to state averages. However, the higher proficiency rates at Lower Lee Elementary and West Lee Elementary indicate that some schools may be leveraging their strengths to drive improvement. Addressing the systemic issues and building upon these pockets of progress could be key to enhancing educational outcomes for students in the Lee 01 district.