Frances F. Mack Intermediate

161 Gaston Street
Gaston, SC 29053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 515 students in grades 5-6, Frances F. Mack Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South 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 15% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Frances F. Mack Intermediate's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Frances F. Mack Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances F. Mack Intermediate is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#1063 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15%
43%
22%
52%
26%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
15%
31%
White
48%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
34.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frances F. Mack Intermediate's ranking?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is ranked #1063 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
515 students attend Frances F. Mack Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Frances F. Mack Intermediate students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frances F. Mack Intermediate offer ?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frances F. Mack Intermediate part of?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is part of Lexington 04 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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