Lee Central Middle

Summary:

Lee Central Middle is a public middle school in Bishopville, South Carolina, serving 358 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lee 01 school district, which is ranked 73 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Lee Central Middle is predominantly African American (86.31%), with smaller percentages of White (8.94%), Hispanic (3.07%), and other racial groups.

Lee Central Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in South Carolina, ranking between 290-317 out of 325 middle schools in the state over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 28.3% in English Language Arts and 0% to 11.7% in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households, which is a key differentiating factor compared to the nearby schools, such as Alice Drive Middle, Hillcrest Middle, and Darlington Middle, which have lower percentages of students from low-income backgrounds.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $16,076 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, the resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students at Lee Central Middle. The school's persistent low performance, racial disparities, and socioeconomic challenges suggest the need for a comprehensive and targeted approach to address the underlying issues and support the success of all students at the school.


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Public 6-8

 41 Charlene Lane
       Bishopville, SC  29010


(803) 428-2100

District: Lee 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,076 Help


Students who attend Lee Central Middle usually attend:

High:    Lee Central High

Feeder schools for Lee Central Middle:

Elementary:    Dennis Elementary
    Lower Lee Elementary
    West Lee Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.3%
White:
8.9%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lee Central Middle ranks worse than 97.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.3%), White (8.9%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee Central Middle is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee Central Middle is $16,076.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lee Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee Central Middle 317th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Lee Central Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lee 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 01 73rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lee Central Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lee Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 4.01 264th 269 1.9%
2012 2.29 269th 271 0.7%
2013 1.06 276th 276 0.0%
2014 1.03 290th 291 0.3%
2015 6.15 296th 301 1.7%
2016 7.00 294th 303 3.0%
2017 10.30 303rd 317 4.4%
2018 6.45 299th 303 1.3%
2019 8.20 303rd 315 3.8%
2021 7.45 306th 311 1.6%
2022 9.71 296th 310 4.5%
2023 8.43 314th 325 3.4%
2024 8.55 317th 325 2.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.66 275th 280 1.8%
2019 11.41 275th 289 4.8%
2021 7.09 286th 288 0.7%
2022 13.02 287th 300 4.3%
2023 11.76 297th 313 5.1%
2024 11.54 298th 307 2.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lee Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.12 277th 281 1.4%
2019 8.66 282nd 296 4.7%
2021 5.80 279th 279 0.0%
2022 10.03 277th 290 4.5%
2023 8.62 290th 299 3.0%
2024 6.88 290th 294 1.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lee Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 170th 194 12.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lee Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.46 272nd 284 4.2%
2019 8.44 284th 296 4.1%
2021 10.97 260th 279 6.8%
2022 9.40 280th 292 4.1%
2023 9.14 289th 303 4.6%
2024 10.88 276th 294 6.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Lee Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.95 231st 237 2.5%
2019 21.09 222nd 252 11.9%
2021 19.26 218th 235 7.2%
2022 23.81 211th 249 15.3%
2023 16.84 238th 253 5.9%
2024 17.01 232nd 248 6.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lee Central Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 22 433 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2011 17 463 0 5 0 0 0 0 485
2012 31 565 0 11 0 0 2 0 609
2013 39 574 0 12 0 0 2 0 627
2014 46 557 0 14 0 0 3 0 620
2015 24 439 0 8 0 0 1 0 472
2016 23 406 0 11 0 0 1 0 441
2017 16 408 0 10 1 0 1 1 437
2018 19 402 0 9 1 0 2 1 434
2019 27 399 0 5 0 0 1 1 433
2020 24 352 0 8 1 0 2 1 388
2021 20 336 0 8 1 0 3 2 370
2022 19 308 0 10 1 0 5 0 343
2023 32 309 0 11 1 0 5 0 358

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 Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 463 24.0 19.2 92
2011 485 28.0 17.3 91.8
2012 609 28.0 21.7 90.3
2013 627 34.0 18.4 84.5
2014 620 30.0 20.6 88.2
2015 472 35.0 13.4 100
2016 441 32.0 13.7 99.3
2017 437 30.0 14.5 100
2018 434 30.5 14.2 100
2019 433 28.0 15.4 100
2020 388 20.0 19.4 100
2021 370 12.0 30.8 100
2022 343 22.0 15.5 100
2023 358 23.0 15.5 100

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 Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 463 24.0 19.2 92
2011 485 28.0 17.3 91.8
2012 609 28.0 21.7 90.3
2013 627 34.0 18.4 84.5
2014 620 30.0 20.6 88.2
2015 472 35.0 13.4 100
2016 441 32.0 13.7 99.3
2017 437 30.0 14.5 100
2018 434 30.5 14.2 100
2019 433 28.0 15.4 100
2020 388 20.0 19.4 100
2021 370 12.0 30.8 100
2022 343 22.0 15.5 100
2023 358 23.0 15.5 100

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 Central Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,368 (26.2%) $1,067 (8.3%) $4,434 (34.4%) $6,635 (51.5%) $1,804 (14.0%) $8,439 (65.6%) $12,873
2020 $3,403 (27.8%) $1,393 (11.4%) $4,796 (39.2%) $5,711 (46.7%) $1,723 (14.1%) $7,435 (60.8%) $12,231
2022 $997 (9.0%) $844 (7.6%) $1,841 (16.6%) $6,525 (58.9%) $2,704 (24.4%) $9,229 (83.4%) $11,070
2023 $1,267 (7.9%) $660 (4.1%) $1,927 (12.0%) $11,229 (69.8%) $2,920 (18.2%) $14,149 (88.0%) $16,076

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee Central Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 303rd of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 314th of 325 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Lee Central Middle)20.814.9
 5.9%
   6th Grade Science (Lee 01)20.814.9
 5.9%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee Central Middle)18.115.1
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee 01)18.115.1
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee Central Middle)16.19.4
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee 01)16.19.4
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee Central Middle)2227.4
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee 01)2227.4
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee Central Middle)9.85
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lee 01)9.85
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee Central Middle)13.426.6
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee 01)13.426.6
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee Central Middle)8.67.2
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lee 01)8.67.2
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433358
 17.3%
African American399309
 22.6%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic511
 120%
Pacific Islander00
White2732
 18.5%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Lee Central Middle are 86% African American, 9% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Lee Central Middle ranks in the bottom 2.5% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Lee Central Middle usually go on to attend Lee Central High

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Lee Central Middle.


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

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