publicmiddleGrade 6-8

East Lee Middle

1337 Broadway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, United States

+1 (919) 776-8441

http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/schools/elms/lcs/frontpage.html

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East Lee Middle Overview

About This School

East Lee Middle is a public middle in Sanford, North Carolina, serving 526 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a staff of 34 teachers with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average teacher salary of $49,035. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 263:1. Students at the school are evenly divided by gender, with 50% male and 50% female enrollment. The student body is composed of 44% Hispanic, 28% White, 21% Black, and 6% students of two or more races.

526

Total Students

Grade 6-8

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

34 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Lee County

Students per Counselor

263:1

East Lee Middle Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.1:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

263

Students per Counselor

East Lee Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,035

City Avg: $48,356

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor263:1

East Lee Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

50.19%

Male

49.81%

Female

Total Enrollment: 526 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White28.14%

Hispanic44.3%

Asian0.19%

Black21.1%

Two or More Races6.08%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Lee Middle

Q: What is East Lee Middle?

A: East Lee Middle is a middle public located in Sanford.

Q: How many students attend East Lee Middle?

A: East Lee Middle has approximately 526 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lee Middle?

A: The student-teacher ratio at East Lee Middle is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about East Lee Middle

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About East Lee Middle - Sanford, NC

Quick Facts about East Lee Middle
School Name	East Lee Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	1337 Broadway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, Sanford, NC
County	Lee County
Phone	+1 (919) 776-8441
Total Students	526
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	34
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lee Middle

What is East Lee Middle?

East Lee Middle is a middle public located in Sanford.

How many students attend East Lee Middle?

East Lee Middle has approximately 526 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lee Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at East Lee Middle is 15:1.

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