Summary:
The Lee 01 school district in South Carolina has only one middle school, Lee Central Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 358 students. This school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly low-income and African American, and academic performance that is well below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Lee Central Middle has a student population that is 86.31% African American, 8.94% White, and 3.07% Hispanic. The school's academic performance is particularly concerning, with only 23.81% of students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 72.5%. Similar gaps exist in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 6-8. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $16,076 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of South Carolina middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data suggests that Lee 01 district is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors, such as teacher quality, curriculum, school leadership, and the broader community's needs. Comparing Lee Central Middle's performance to other schools in the district or similar high-needs districts could provide additional insights and inform strategies for improvement.
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