Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, East Lee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Lee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
East Lee Middle School's student population of 477 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
East Lee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Lee Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2211 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
47%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
27%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Lee Middle School's ranking?
East Lee Middle School is ranked #2211 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Lee Middle School often compared to?
East Lee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lee Middle School, Sanlee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Lee Middle School?
477 students attend East Lee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of East Lee Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Lee Middle School?
East Lee Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Lee Middle School offer ?
East Lee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Lee Middle School part of?
East Lee Middle School is part of Lee County Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 8/28/2021
East Lee middle school needs to step it up on working with the kids with one on one learning if they need it. East Lee is not going by the state regulations when it comes to covid-19. I don''t like the fact that they are putting up to 60 plus kids on one bus trip. They need to make extra routes to keep our kids safe during the time the kids get on the bus to the time they get home.
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