C
Below Average
58/100

East Lee Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1337 Broadway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 0.91 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 56th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
477
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%56/100Students gain 0.91 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 49th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency21% (−21 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%32%reading -7 pts, math -20 pts27th percentile (list)
Black22%8%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts19th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -2 pts, math -11 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income29%12%reading -1 pts, math -10 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1337 Broadway Rd
City Sanford
ZIP Code 27330
District 3702560
NCES School ID 370256001076
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27330

Understanding the community around East Lee Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,279
Per Capita Income $29,668
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 84.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $188,400
Median Rent $924
Owner-Occupied 60.5%
Renter-Occupied 39.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Lee Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 47.2%
White 27.0%
Black 19.9%
Two or More Races 5.5%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 477
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Lee Middle?
East Lee Middle has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Lee Middle?
East Lee Middle has 477 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does East Lee Middle serve?
East Lee Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Lee Middle receive per student?
East Lee Middle receives $12,597 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Lee Middle in 27330 ▼
Avg Home Value
$292,823
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,712
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
39.5%

Other Schools in 27330

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026