West Lauderdale Middle School vs. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
Should I attend West Lauderdale Middle School or Northeast Lauderdale Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Lauderdale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades 5-8, West Lauderdale Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 590 students in grades 5-8, Northeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
551 students
590 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#429 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
125
130
Grade 6 Students
142
148
Grade 7 Students
136
143
Grade 8 Students
147
164
Ungraded Students
1
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
17%
58%
% White
78%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
