Serving 527 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 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances F. Mack Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frances F. Mack Intermediate's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frances F. Mack Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances F. Mack Intermediate is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
18%
32%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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 #998 out of 1,095 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
527 students attend Frances F. Mack Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Frances F. Mack Intermediate students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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