Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy
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4.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 134 school students from grades PK-11
- Ranks 174th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 136, Bishopville, SC 29010
- Principal or Admin: Benita Dinkins-Robinson
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
School District Details
- Lee County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,747
- Dropout Rate: 3.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.3
- Enrolled Students: 2,487
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 134
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 13.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 67 (50.0%)
- Females: 67 (50.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 121 (90.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 121 (90.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 100 | 74.6% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 34 | 25.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 11 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 7.5% |
| 1st Grade | 6 | 4.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 21 | 15.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 12 | 9.0% |
| 4th Grade | 14 | 10.4% |
| 5th Grade | 17 | 12.7% |
| 6th Grade | 10 | 7.5% |
| 7th Grade | 2 | 1.5% |
| 8th Grade | 9 | 6.7% |
| 9th Grade | 5 | 3.7% |
| 10th Grade | 8 | 6.0% |
| 11th Grade | 9 | 6.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 67%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:-
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 30 Years
- Average Salary: $24,333
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $24,333 | 100% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4.5
4.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy
- Reviewed by Staff Member on August 14, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I really do love MLD school. I thank that it was the best thing that happen to Lee County.
- Reviewed by Former Student on July 16, 2007
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I think mld is a good school and can't wait for next year. The teachers were nice and the staff was cool too. well i really liked it last year but when i first came i hated to have to wear uniforms which i am kind of still against. i hope whoever reads this will take this message into consideration and approve what i say.
thank you for being there for me MLD!
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