Very Good
#965 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 36% in state
Mina Charter School of Lee County
Elementary School · Mina Charter School of Lee County · Sanford, NC
A charter elementary school in Sanford, NC where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2732 Industrial Dr, Sanford, NC 27332
- Math 39% vs NC 58% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mina Charter School of Lee County score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mina Charter School of Lee County sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average358/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,075
Median home value
$224,000
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Glenn Edwards ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Floyd L Knight Children CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Wb Wicker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Lee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mina Charter School of Lee County
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mina Charter School of Lee County is listed in MINA Charter School of Lee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mina Charter School of Lee County
Mina Charter School of Lee County is a public elementary school in Sanford, NC, part of Mina Charter School of Lee County, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #965 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mina Charter School of Lee County
What grades does Mina Charter School of Lee County serve?
Mina Charter School of Lee County serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mina Charter School of Lee County?
Mina Charter School of Lee County has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mina Charter School of Lee County?
The student-teacher ratio at Mina Charter School of Lee County is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mina Charter School of Lee County rank in NC?
Mina Charter School of Lee County ranks #965 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mina Charter School of Lee County's MySchoolScout rating?
Mina Charter School of Lee County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mina Charter School of Lee County?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mina Charter School of Lee County has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Mina Charter School of Lee County a charter school?
Yes, Mina Charter School of Lee County is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mina Charter School of Lee County a Title I school?
No, Mina Charter School of Lee County is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mina Charter School of Lee County?
92.5% of students at Mina Charter School of Lee County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (919) 745-1442
- Area population (ZIP 27332)
- 34,378
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27332; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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