Frances F. Mack Intermediate

515 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Frances F. Mack Intermediate School is a public educational institution located in Gaston, South Carolina, serving students in the Lexington School District Four. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, focusing on the developmental needs of upper-elementary students. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development during these formative middle years.

The school emphasizes community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents to support a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Frances F. Mack Intermediate aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Its location in the small community of Gaston allows for a close-knit atmosphere where staff can focus on individualized student success and fostering a supportive school culture.

515

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	148
Black	78
Asian	3
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
246 (47.8%)
Hispanic
148 (28.7%)
Black
78 (15.1%)
Two or More
38 (7.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 04
Phone:	(803)490-7004
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 2

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 258

Grade 6 245

Grade 7 2