Serving 526 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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Lee Middle serves the northeast part of Sanford, NC, covering an area of approximately 126.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Lee Middle School's student population of 526 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2211 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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?
526 students attend East Lee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of East Lee Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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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