Serving 538 students in grades 5-6, Frances F. Mack Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South 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 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances F. Mack Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frances F. Mack Intermediate's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frances F. Mack Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances F. Mack Intermediate is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
13%
Black
18%
31%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances F. Mack Intermediate's ranking?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is ranked #1043 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
538 students attend Frances F. Mack Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Frances F. Mack Intermediate students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frances F. Mack Intermediate offer ?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances F. Mack Intermediate part of?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is part of Lexington 04 School District.
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