Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, Lake Cormorant Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Cormorant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Cormorant Middle School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Cormorant Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Cormorant Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
44%
47%
White
36%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Cormorant Middle School's ranking?
Lake Cormorant Middle School is ranked #321 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lake Cormorant Middle School often compared to?
Lake Cormorant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Central Middle School, Hernando Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lake Cormorant Middle School?
764 students attend Lake Cormorant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lake Cormorant Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Cormorant Middle School?
Lake Cormorant Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Cormorant Middle School offer ?
Lake Cormorant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Cormorant Middle School part of?
Lake Cormorant Middle School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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