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#824 of 1,176 schools in SC
Batesburg-leesville Middle School
Middle School · Lexington 03 · Batesburg-leesville, SC
A Lexington 03 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
425 Shealy Road, Batesburg-leesville, SC 29006
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Batesburg-leesville Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Batesburg-leesville Middle School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Batesburg-leesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,797
Median home value
$136,900
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Lexington 03
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Batesburg-leesville Middle School is listed in Lexington 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Batesburg-leesville Middle School
Batesburg-leesville Middle School is a public middle school in Batesburg-leesville, SC, part of Lexington 03, serving approximately 457 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Batesburg-leesville Middle School
What grades does Batesburg-leesville Middle School serve?
Batesburg-leesville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Batesburg-leesville Middle School?
Batesburg-leesville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesburg-leesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesburg-leesville Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Batesburg-leesville Middle School rank in SC?
Batesburg-leesville Middle School ranks #824 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Batesburg-leesville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Batesburg-leesville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Batesburg-leesville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Batesburg-leesville Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Batesburg-leesville Middle School a charter school?
No, Batesburg-leesville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Batesburg-leesville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Batesburg-leesville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Batesburg-leesville Middle School?
100.0% of students at Batesburg-leesville Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (803) 532-3831
- Area population (ZIP 29006)
- 8,987
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 29006; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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