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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School's student population of 590 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is 0.55, which is less 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
#429 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
58%
47%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Lauderdale Middle School's ranking?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is ranked #429 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northeast Lauderdale Middle School often compared to?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lauderdale Middle School, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale Middle School?
590 students attend Northeast Lauderdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northeast Lauderdale Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Lauderdale Middle School?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northeast Lauderdale Middle School offer ?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Northeast Lauderdale Middle School part of?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is part of Lauderdale Co School Dist School District.
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