Serving 56 students in grades 1-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
17%
Black
95%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
How many students attend Mamie D Lee School?
56 students attend Mamie D Lee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mamie D Lee School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mamie D Lee School?
Mamie D Lee School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mamie D Lee School offer ?
Mamie D Lee School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Mamie D Lee School part of?
Mamie D Lee School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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