MINA Charter School of Lee County

Summary:

MINA Charter School of Lee County is an elementary school located in Sanford, North Carolina, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 474 students. The school is a public charter school and is part of the Lee County Schools district, which is ranked 210 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MINA Charter School has a significantly more diverse student population compared to the nearby public schools, with 40.72% African American, 36.08% Hispanic, and only 15.82% White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the state and nearby public school averages, particularly in higher grades. The school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than the state averages for those subgroups, but the school's overall performance is dragged down by the lower performance of its White and low socioeconomic status students. MINA Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four school years.

Despite these challenges, MINA Charter School has seen a significant shift in its racial makeup over the past three school years, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing and the percentage of White students decreasing. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 91.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's declining student-teacher ratio suggests that it may be investing in additional teaching resources, which could potentially lead to improved academic outcomes in the future. Compared to the nearby public schools, such as Cameron Elementary, Deep River Elementary, and Benhaven Elementary, MINA Charter School appears to be providing valuable educational opportunities for its diverse student population, particularly its African American and Hispanic students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2732 Industrial Drive
Sanford, NC 27332

(919) 745-1442

District: MINA Charter School of Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1144^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 427

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.1%

Hispanic:

30.2%

White:

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MINA Charter School of Lee County ranks worse than 76% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.77. (See more...)

Compare Details MINA Charter School of Lee County ranks worse than 78.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.46. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

MINA Charter School of Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks MINA Charter School of Lee County 1144^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See MINA Charter School of Lee County in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks MINA Charter School of Lee County 623^rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See MINA Charter School of Lee County in the ranking list.)

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MINA Charter School of Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks MINA Charter School of Lee County 210^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for MINA Charter School of Lee County

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Rank History for all elementary school students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	21.66	1169^th	1489	21.5%
2022	16.04	1347^th	1514	11.0%
2023	17.39	1301^st	1502	13.4%
2024	27.77	1144^th	1505	24.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	24.48	1059^th	1329	20.3%
2022	29.74	1036^th	1366	24.2%
2023	21.50	1244^th	1437	13.4%
2024	26.88	1186^th	1450	18.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	19.62	1202^nd	1440	16.5%
2022	18.13	1291^st	1458	11.5%
2023	16.00	1309^th	1459	10.3%
2024	27.13	1127^th	1455	22.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	35.47	912^th	1444	36.8%
2022	17.05	1289^th	1464	12.0%
2023	21.86	1194^th	1461	18.3%
2024	28.88	1106^th	1464	24.5%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	31.80	622^nd	896	30.6%
2022	25.52	767^th	927	17.3%
2023	26.53	742^nd	933	20.5%
2024	37.89	608^th	924	34.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	44.29	433^rd	843	48.6%
2022	27.94	730^th	893	18.3%
2023	31.17	673^rd	915	26.4%
2024	54.83	392^nd	951	58.8%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.58	551^st	784	29.7%
2024	24.46	623^rd	793	21.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.28	372^nd	735	49.4%
2024	26.98	593^rd	743	20.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.13	575^th	731	21.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.83	487^th	747	34.8%
2024	28.71	559^th	751	25.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.35	164^th	559	70.7%
2024	35.76	362^nd	560	35.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at MINA Charter School of Lee County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.28	482^nd	553	12.8%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

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by a parent
Saturday, March 2, 2024

My child came into my care after graduating from kindergarten. Over the summer and going into 1st grade I had noticed she didn’t have foundational skills down for reading as to so much even know the sounds of the letters of the alphabet yet was given grades of high 90s-100s in reading and phonics. This could be both from the previous parent and my guess a school trying to build themselves by giving untrue grades. Long story short it has taken a lot of work between me and teacher at her new school to get her back up to grade level. Although the staff seemed extremely nice, I would not recommend this school if you’re worried about your child’s academic growth. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 25, 2022

MINA Charter School is a wonderful option to public schools in Lee and surrounding counties. Just like every school during the pandemic, navigating the new normal has been challenging. But the entire MINA staff considers policy AND what is best for the students and parents who are apart of their school. I admire their efforts to hire reputable staff and more so, staff that represent the community. MINA feels like a family, not just a school. We enjoy our child attending here and can't wait till our younger children can begin their educational journey here as well. Close Quote

Enrollment information for MINA Charter School of Lee County

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	55	80	0	105	0	0	4	244
2022	44	137	2	159	1	0	25	368
2023	75	193	2	171	2	1	30	474
2024	76	167	4	129	3	0	48	427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MINA Charter School of Lee County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	244	17.8	13.6	n/a
2022	368	29.6	12.3	69.6
2023	474	41.0	11.5	91.1
2024	427	33.0	12.9	92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio MINA Charter School of Lee County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	244	17.8	13.6	n/a
2022	368	29.6	12.3	69.6
2023	474	41.0	11.5	91.1
2024	427	33.0	12.9	92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near MINA Charter School of Lee County

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
MINA Charter School of Lee County	Public, Charter	K-8	2732 Industrial Drive	Sanford	27332	Lee County	MINA Charter School of Lee County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 745-1442	427	33	12.9	92.5%	76 (17.8%)	167 (39.1%)	129 (30.2%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.2%)	27.8	1144^th of 1505 public elementary schools	24.0%		17.4	1301^st of 1502 public elementary schools	13.4%	157	68.4	31.1	33.3	47.1	27.3	21.1	47.4	31.1	40.5	35.3	40.9	42.1	45.2	26.3
J Glenn Edwards Elementary	Public	K-5	3115 Cemetery Rd	Sanford	27332	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 774-3733	519	39	13.2	99.4%	144 (27.7%)	88 (17.0%)	236 (45.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.3%)	54.8	664^th of 1505 public elementary schools	55.9%		46.3	828^th of 1502 public elementary schools	44.9%	164	60.5	66.7	60.4				36.8	54.8	46.5				71.3		$9,176	$1,462	$7,714
WB Wicker Elementary	Public	K-5	900 S Vance St	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 897-5400	576	42	13.6	99.5%	52 (9.0%)	188 (32.6%)	303 (52.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.4%)	31.3	1079^th of 1505 public elementary schools	28.3%		30.3	1082^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	28.0%	3	56.3	48.9	42.4				39.6	47.9	31.5				53.3
J R Ingram Junior Elementary	Public	K-5	3309 Wicker St	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 774-3772	400	31	12.9	99.3%	148 (37.0%)	86 (21.5%)	131 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.5%)	48.9	764^th of 1505 public elementary schools	49.2%		52.6	725^th of 1502 public elementary schools	51.7%	39	63.5	56.2	57.4				40.0	49.3	54.4				60.3		$9,063	$1,217	$7,846
BT Bullock Elementary	Public	K-5	1410 McNeill Road	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 718-0160	487	38	12.8	99.4%	169 (34.7%)	103 (21.1%)	184 (37.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.3%)	47.6	788^th of 1505 public elementary schools	47.6%		39.8	938^th of 1502 public elementary schools	37.5%	150	64.4	60.2	56.2				42.7	51.6	40.4				60.7		$10,085	$1,594	$8,491
Tramway Elementary	Public	K-5	360 Center Church Road	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 718-0170	559	43	12.9	46.2%	316 (56.5%)	73 (13.1%)	144 (25.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	88.9	129^th of 1505 public elementary schools	91.4%		75.3	320^th of 1502 public elementary schools	78.7%	191	87.5	76.4	81.0				73.9	68.5	64.6				86.1		$9,060	$791	$8,269
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1127 Greenwood Rd	Sanford	27332	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 776-0506	556	44	12.7	99.5%	232 (41.7%)	62 (11.2%)	214 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.5%)	69.7	414^th of 1505 public elementary schools	72.5%		72.8	363^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	75.8%	51	75.2	73.3	70.8				52.4	61.6	51.9				67.9		$9,213	$1,139	$8,074
Broadway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	307 S Main St	Broadway	27505	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 258-3828	482	37	13.0	99.4%	184 (38.2%)	63 (13.1%)	212 (44.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	14.9	1364^th of 1505 public elementary schools	9.4%		20.4	1249^th of 1502 public elementary schools	16.8%	115	39.2	39.1	37.9				21.6	31.9	37.9				41.4		$9,542	$1,101	$8,441
Benhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Olive Farm Dr	Sanford	27332	Lee County	Harnett County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 499-4811	1,031	69	14.9	44.8%	464 (45.0%)	217 (21.0%)	220 (21.3%)	26 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	94 (9.1%)	74.2	335^th of 1505 public elementary schools	77.7%		74.1	340^th of 1502 public elementary schools	77.4%	5	78.7	72.3	66.9				58.5	69.4	58.1				62.2		$8,663	$866	$7,797
Deep River Elementary	Public	K-5	4000 Deep River Rd	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 776-2722	535	38	14.0	99.4%	161 (30.1%)	86 (16.1%)	254 (47.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.4%)	60.9	567^th of 1505 public elementary schools	62.3%		62.8	536^th of 1502 public elementary schools	64.3%	31	69.9	60.7	77.2				33.0	52.2	51.1				79.3		$9,663	$1,381	$8,282

Frequently Asked Questions about MINA Charter School of Lee County

What is the racial makeup of MINA Charter School of Lee County?

Students at MINA Charter School of Lee County are 39% African American, 30% Hispanic, 18% White, 11% Two or more races.

What district is MINA Charter School of Lee County in?

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Is MINA Charter School of Lee County a good school?

MINA Charter School of Lee County ranks in the bottom 24.0% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend MINA Charter School of Lee County?

In the 2023-24 school year, 427 students attended MINA Charter School of Lee County.

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