West Lauderdale Elementary School
Tel:
(601) 737-2279
- West Lauderdale Elementary School serves 709 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Lauderdale Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Lauderdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- West Lauderdale Elementary School's student population of 709 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 709 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Lauderdale Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of West Lauderdale Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #87 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 48% |
| White | 83% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lauderdale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Lauderdale Elementary School is West Lauderdale High School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Lauderdale Middle School (3.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Collinsville West Lauderdale High School Grades: 9-12 | 631 students
3.2 miles
9916 West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277 3.2 9-12 631 - Collinsville West Lauderdale Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 676 students
3.2 miles
9916a West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-8689 3.2 5-8 676 - Meridian Northeast Lauderdale Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 667 students
6.7 miles
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532 6.7 5-8 667 - Meridian Northeast Lauderdale High School Grades: 9-12 | 617 students
8.7 miles
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523 8.7 9-12 617 - Meridian Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 723 students
9.5 miles
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882 9.5 K-4 723
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