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West Lee Middle School

3301 Wicker St
Sanford, NC 27330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 607 students in grades 6-8, West 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 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Lee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Lee Middle School's student population of 607 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
607 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West 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 West Lee Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2023 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Lee Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Lee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Lee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Lee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Lee Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Lee Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Lee Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
47%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Lee Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Lee Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Lee Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Lee Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Lee Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of West Lee Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Lee Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Lee Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Lee Middle School's ranking?
West Lee Middle School is ranked #2023 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Lee Middle School often compared to?
West Lee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sanlee Middle School, East Lee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Lee Middle School?
607 students attend West Lee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of West Lee Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lee Middle School?
West Lee Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Lee Middle School offer ?
West Lee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Lee Middle School part of?
West Lee Middle School is part of Lee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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