Summary:
McLees Elementary is a public elementary school in Anderson, South Carolina, serving 592 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Anderson 05 school district, which is ranked 20 out of 75 districts in the state.
McLees Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 60.64% White, 19.76% African American, 7.77% Hispanic, and 10.98% two or more races. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with its overall ranking fluctuating between 179th and 365th out of over 600 South Carolina elementary schools. However, it has consistently ranked in the top 50 for African American students, indicating strong academic achievement for this subgroup. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the last two school years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite this, McLees Elementary has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $9,757 in 2019-2020 to $12,005 in 2022-2023.
Compared to the district and state averages, McLees Elementary generally performs on par or slightly above in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the lower grades. This suggests the school is providing a solid educational foundation for its diverse student population. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 173rd in 2013-2014 to 260th in 2023-2024, indicating that while the school is maintaining its academic standards, other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate. When compared to nearby schools, such as Concord Elementary and Flat Rock Elementary, McLees Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic proficiency, but some schools in the Anderson 03 district outperform it, particularly in the higher grades.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Anderson 05
SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,005
Students who attend McLees Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4
Number of students: 592
Racial breakdown:
White:
60.6%
African American:
19.8%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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