Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mina Charter School Of Lee County ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mina Charter School Of Lee County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mina Charter School Of Lee County's student population of 427 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
427 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mina Charter School Of Lee County ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mina Charter School Of Lee County is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2299 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
30%
21%

Black
39%
25%

White
18%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mina Charter School Of Lee County's ranking?
Mina Charter School Of Lee County is ranked #2299 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mina Charter School Of Lee County?
427 students attend Mina Charter School Of Lee County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mina Charter School Of Lee County students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mina Charter School Of Lee County?
Mina Charter School Of Lee County has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mina Charter School Of Lee County offer ?
Mina Charter School Of Lee County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mina Charter School Of Lee County part of?
Mina Charter School Of Lee County is part of Mina Charter School Of Lee County School District.
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