Sanlee Middle School

2309 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Sanlee Middle School 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 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 809 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sanlee Middle School's student population of 809 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
809 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Sanlee Middle School 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 Sanlee Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1490 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sanlee Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sanlee Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sanlee Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sanlee Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Sanlee Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sanlee Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanlee Middle School's ranking?
Sanlee Middle School is ranked #1490 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sanlee Middle School often compared to?
Sanlee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lee Middle School, East Lee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sanlee Middle School?
809 students attend Sanlee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sanlee Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanlee Middle School?
Sanlee Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sanlee Middle School offer ?
Sanlee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sanlee Middle School part of?
Sanlee Middle School is part of Lee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 809 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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