Serving 56 students in grades 1-12, Mamie D Lee School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
95%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
How many students attend Mamie D Lee School?
56 students attend Mamie D Lee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mamie D Lee School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mamie D Lee School?
Mamie D Lee School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mamie D Lee School offer ?
Mamie D Lee School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Mamie D Lee School part of?
Mamie D Lee School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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