Hemingway MB Lee Middle

Summary:

Hemingway MB Lee Middle is a public middle school in Hemingway, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 132. The school is part of the Williamsburg 01 school district, which is ranked 57 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hemingway MB Lee Middle faces significant challenges in improving student academic achievement and overall school performance. The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 42.2% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 11.1% of 6th-graders, 12.2% of 7th-graders, and 11.4% of 8th-graders meeting or exceeding the standards in mathematics. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (84.09%) compared to the state average and ranks in the bottom 20% of South Carolina middle schools, including for female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Hemingway MB Lee Middle has relatively high per-student spending, the school's performance is notably lower than nearby schools like Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy and Johnsonville Middle, which both outperform Hemingway MB Lee Middle in academic achievement. Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy, in particular, has a more diverse student population and higher overall performance, ranking in the top 50% of South Carolina middle schools. However, Hemingway MB Lee Middle's students did perform exceptionally well on the Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 end-of-course exam, with 100% of students meeting or exceeding the standards in the 2019-2020 school year, suggesting potential for improvement in other areas.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 400 South Main Street
       Hemingway, SC  29554


(843) 558-2721

District: Williamsburg 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,312 Help


Students who attend Hemingway MB Lee Middle usually attend:

High:    Hemingway High

Feeder schools for Hemingway MB Lee Middle:

Elementary:    Hemingway Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  132

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.1%
White:
9.8%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.7% Help


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Compare Details Hemingway MB Lee Middle ranks worse than 85.2% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Williamsburg 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hemingway MB Lee Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Williamsburg 01 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hemingway MB Lee Middle is $14,312, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Williamsburg 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hemingway MB Lee Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hemingway MB Lee Middle 277th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Hemingway MB Lee Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Williamsburg 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg 01 57th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hemingway MB Lee Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hemingway MB Lee Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 10.60 255th 276 7.6%
2014 11.20 275th 291 5.5%
2015 15.48 271st 301 10.0%
2016 11.02 286th 303 5.6%
2017 15.45 277th 317 12.6%
2018 15.17 268th 303 11.6%
2019 20.84 257th 315 18.4%
2021 16.28 260th 311 16.4%
2022 9.46 299th 310 3.5%
2023 13.56 290th 325 10.8%
2024 16.30 277th 325 14.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hemingway MB Lee Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.67 238th 280 15.0%
2019 28.42 221st 289 23.5%
2021 22.58 230th 288 20.1%
2022 14.52 278th 300 7.3%
2023 21.89 252nd 313 19.5%
2024 24.13 249th 307 18.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hemingway MB Lee Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.99 253rd 281 10.0%
2019 22.33 240th 296 18.9%
2021 10.61 264th 279 5.4%
2022 11.41 272nd 290 6.2%
2023 13.08 272nd 299 9.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hemingway MB Lee Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.78 239th 284 15.8%
2019 20.67 242nd 296 18.2%
2021 23.27 214th 279 23.3%
2022 7.81 289th 292 1.0%
2024 10.92 275th 294 6.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hemingway MB Lee Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.18 137th 237 42.2%
2019 48.38 120th 252 52.4%
2021 43.86 120th 235 48.9%
2022 22.68 213th 249 14.5%
2023 28.31 192nd 253 24.1%
2024 32.77 175th 248 29.4%
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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 Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hemingway MB Lee Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 19 262 0 6 0 0 4 0 291
2012 18 251 0 7 0 0 2 0 278
2013 20 235 0 2 0 0 1 0 258
2014 22 193 0 3 0 0 1 0 219
2015 23 217 0 2 0 0 1 0 243
2016 24 188 0 2 1 0 1 0 216
2017 17 196 0 1 0 0 4 0 218
2018 16 186 0 2 1 0 2 0 207
2019 11 166 1 2 1 1 2 0 184
2020 14 150 0 4 1 1 1 0 171
2021 14 160 0 1 0 0 1 0 176
2022 14 130 0 4 0 0 3 0 151
2023 13 111 0 4 0 0 4 0 132

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 Hemingway MB Lee Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 291 17.0 17.1 93.1
2012 278 13.0 21.3 91.7
2013 258 13.5 19.1 96.1
2014 219 13.0 16.8 90.4
2015 243 15.0 16.2 100
2016 216 10.0 21.6 100
2017 218 10.0 21.8 100
2018 207 13.0 15.9 100
2019 184 11.0 16.7 100
2020 171 10.0 17.1 100
2021 176 10.5 16.7 100
2022 151 11.0 13.7 98
2023 132 12.5 10.5 97.7

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 Hemingway MB Lee Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 291 17.0 17.1 93.1
2012 278 13.0 21.3 91.7
2013 258 13.5 19.1 96.1
2014 219 13.0 16.8 90.4
2015 243 15.0 16.2 100
2016 216 10.0 21.6 100
2017 218 10.0 21.8 100
2018 207 13.0 15.9 100
2019 184 11.0 16.7 100
2020 171 10.0 17.1 100
2021 176 10.5 16.7 100
2022 151 11.0 13.7 98
2023 132 12.5 10.5 97.7

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 Hemingway MB Lee 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 $426 (5.4%) $751 (9.5%) $1,177 (14.8%) $6,159 (77.6%) $603 (7.6%) $6,761 (85.2%) $7,938
2020 $426 (5.4%) $751 (9.5%) $1,177 (14.8%) $6,159 (77.6%) $603 (7.6%) $6,761 (85.2%) $7,938
2021 $752 (6.9%) $1,332 (12.2%) $2,084 (19.1%) $7,290 (66.7%) $1,551 (14.2%) $8,841 (80.9%) $10,925
2022 $446 (4.4%) $899 (8.9%) $1,344 (13.4%) $6,516 (64.9%) $2,186 (21.8%) $8,702 (86.6%) $10,046
2023 $1,711 (12.0%) $2,952 (20.6%) $4,664 (32.6%) $7,969 (55.7%) $1,680 (11.7%) $9,648 (67.4%) $14,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hemingway MB Lee Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 257th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 290th of 325 Middle schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Hemingway MB Lee Middle)15.317.5
 2.2%
   6th Grade Science (Williamsburg 01)16.621.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hemingway MB Lee Middle)23.727.5
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)21.436.4
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hemingway MB Lee Middle)30.510
 20.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)25.815
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hemingway MB Lee Middle)25.827.7
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)24.328.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hemingway MB Lee Middle)13.812.7
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)9.29.6
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hemingway MB Lee Middle)22.832.5
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)23.337.2
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hemingway MB Lee Middle)42.115
 27.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)3313.5
 19.5%
   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 Students184132
 28.3%
African American166111
 33.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1113
 18.2%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%97.7%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hemingway MB Lee Middle

Students who attend Hemingway MB Lee Middle usually go on to attend Hemingway High

Students at Hemingway MB Lee Middle are 84% African American, 10% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Hemingway MB Lee Middle ranks in the bottom 14.8% of South Carolina middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 132 students attended Hemingway MB Lee 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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