Lee Middle School serves 632 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)41%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
92%
47%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Lee Middle School?
632 students attend Lee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lee Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee Middle School?
Lee Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lee Middle School offer ?
Lee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lee Middle School part of?
Lee Middle School is part of Columbus Municipal School District.
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