West Lauderdale Middle School

Summary:

West Lauderdale Middle School is a public middle school in Collinsville, Mississippi, serving 525 students in grades 5-8 and part of the Lauderdale County School District, which is ranked 24th out of 130 districts in the state.

West Lauderdale Middle School consistently outperforms the Lauderdale County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores, with 65.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 60.9% for the district and 51.7% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 30 middle schools in Mississippi for the past several years, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools statewide. However, the student population is predominantly white at 79.81%, significantly higher than nearby schools like Northeast Lauderdale Middle School, which has a student population that is 57.35% African American. Additionally, 99.43% of West Lauderdale Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a predominantly low-income community.

The exceptional academic performance of West Lauderdale Middle School, combined with its unique demographic characteristics, highlights the factors that contribute to its success. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Kemper County Upper Elementary and Northeast Lauderdale Middle School, West Lauderdale Middle School significantly outperforms these schools in academic achievement, suggesting the school has effective teaching practices, a strong curriculum, and a supportive learning environment that enables students to excel, despite the challenges of serving a predominantly low-income community.

Detail:

Public 5-8

9916A West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325-8802

(601) 737-8689

District: Lauderdale County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,244

Students who attend West Lauderdale Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Lauderdale High School

Feeder schools for West Lauderdale Middle School:

Elementary:

West Lauderdale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

African American:

15.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Lauderdale Middle School ranks better than 90.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Lauderdale County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), African American (15.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lauderdale Middle School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Lauderdale County School District! (See more...)

Compare West Lauderdale Middle School employs 38.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lauderdale Middle School is $9,244, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Lauderdale County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Lauderdale Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Lauderdale Middle School 26^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See West Lauderdale Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lauderdale County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lauderdale County School District 24^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Lauderdale Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	91.84	10^th	244	95.9%
2009	90.45	12^th	247	95.1%
2010	86.18	23^rd	255	91.0%
2011	78.96	38^th	264	85.6%
2012	74.50	56^th	270	79.3%
2013	84.68	29^th	269	89.2%
2014	73.31	56^th	264	78.8%
2015	81.01	39^th	266	85.3%
2016	84.59	29^th	260	88.8%
2017	78.81	47^th	272	82.7%
2018	82.22	41^st	252	83.7%
2019	74.32	61^st	264	76.9%
2021	86.43	27^th	257	89.5%
2022	85.27	26^th	257	89.9%
2023	91.82	10^th	243	95.9%
2024	87.32	26^th	264	90.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Lauderdale Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1377	269	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	1651
1991	1371	248	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1623
1992	1383	270	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	1656
1993	1412	269	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	1684
1994	1440	278	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1720
1995	1488	259	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	1756
1996	1488	259	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	1756
1997	1541	278	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1823
1998	1548	295	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	1851
1999	1593	282	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	1884
2000	1592	287	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	1891
2001	1007	175	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1184
2002	1001	184	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	1196
2003	1001	184	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	1196
2004	1036	176	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	1226
2005	1021	184	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	1222
2006	1026	183	15	8	0	n/a	n/a	1232
2007	1007	202	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	1224
2008	1026	211	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	1254
2009	1019	221	7	10	0	0	0	1257
2010	515	104	3	6	0	0	2	630
2011	546	121	3	7	0	0	0	677
2012	526	115	4	3	1	0	2	651
2013	537	125	6	4	0	0	3	675
2014	568	114	5	6	0	0	2	695
2015	540	93	4	20	0	0	0	657
2016	560	93	2	17	0	0	0	672
2017	563	101	1	17	0	0	0	682
2018	548	108	2	16	0	0	2	676
2019	515	104	3	15	0	0	2	639
2020	507	104	4	15	0	0	1	631
2021	433	91	2	9	0	0	18	553
2022	431	92	1	8	0	0	19	551
2023	419	80	2	8	0	0	16	525

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Lauderdale Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1651	81.9	20.1	n/a
1991	1623	80.9	20.0	n/a
1992	1656	82.8	20.0	34.1
1993	1684	85.8	19.6	36.1
1994	1720	86.6	19.9	34.5
1995	1756	93.1	18.9	34.2
1996	1756	93.1	18.9	34.2
1997	1823	92.2	19.8	34.6
1998	1851	95.6	19.4	35.5
1999	1884	96.6	19.5	42.7
2000	1891	100.9	18.7	43.5
2001	1184	64.5	18.4	42.1
2002	1196	63.5	18.8	45.2
2003	1196	63.5	18.8	45.2
2004	1226	67.9	18.1	25.5
2005	1222	63.3	19.3	25
2006	1232	65.2	18.9	27.3
2007	1224	68.5	17.9	29.5
2008	1254	74.4	16.9	29.3
2009	1257	76.8	16.4	31.6
2010	630	37.8	16.6	31.9
2011	677	37.0	18.2	38
2012	651	39.3	16.5	34.1
2013	675	39.4	17.1	35.9
2014	695	39.6	17.5	36.3
2015	657	40.0	16.4	36.1
2016	672	40.0	16.8	40.2
2017	682	40.6	16.7	37.2
2018	676	42.4	15.9	41.1
2019	639	38.2	16.7	34.3
2020	631	39.0	16.1	44.1
2021	553	39.8	13.8	99.5
2022	551	38.1	14.4	99.5
2023	525	38.6	13.5	99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Lauderdale Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1651	81.9	20.1	n/a
1991	1623	80.9	20.0	n/a
1992	1656	82.8	20.0	34.1
1993	1684	85.8	19.6	36.1
1994	1720	86.6	19.9	34.5
1995	1756	93.1	18.9	34.2
1996	1756	93.1	18.9	34.2
1997	1823	92.2	19.8	34.6
1998	1851	95.6	19.4	35.5
1999	1884	96.6	19.5	42.7
2000	1891	100.9	18.7	43.5
2001	1184	64.5	18.4	42.1
2002	1196	63.5	18.8	45.2
2003	1196	63.5	18.8	45.2
2004	1226	67.9	18.1	25.5
2005	1222	63.3	19.3	25
2006	1232	65.2	18.9	27.3
2007	1224	68.5	17.9	29.5
2008	1254	74.4	16.9	29.3
2009	1257	76.8	16.4	31.6
2010	630	37.8	16.6	31.9
2011	677	37.0	18.2	38
2012	651	39.3	16.5	34.1
2013	675	39.4	17.1	35.9
2014	695	39.6	17.5	36.3
2015	657	40.0	16.4	36.1
2016	672	40.0	16.8	40.2
2017	682	40.6	16.7	37.2
2018	676	42.4	15.9	41.1
2019	639	38.2	16.7	34.3
2020	631	39.0	16.1	44.1
2021	553	39.8	13.8	99.5
2022	551	38.1	14.4	99.5
2023	525	38.6	13.5	99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Lauderdale Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,278
2018	$6,856
2019	$7,848
2020	$8,912
2021	$7,990
2022	$9,244

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lauderdale Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 10^th of 243 Middle schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Lauderdale Middle School)	41.1	69.6	28.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lauderdale County School District)	37.4	59.1	21.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Lauderdale Middle School)	42.9	53.1	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lauderdale County School District)	31.6	49.6	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (West Lauderdale Middle School)	55.3	75.6	20.3%
5th Grade Science (Lauderdale County School District)	55.6	70.8	15.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Lauderdale Middle School)	39.3	60.4	21.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lauderdale County School District)	35.5	46.1	10.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Lauderdale Middle School)	59.9	71.3	11.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lauderdale County School District)	50.4	47.3	3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Lauderdale Middle School)	53.2	60.4	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lauderdale County School District)	50.6	50.2	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Lauderdale Middle School)	69.4	74.4	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lauderdale County School District)	62.4	65.6	3.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Lauderdale Middle School)	36	64.1	28.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lauderdale County School District)	37.4	51.8	14.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Lauderdale Middle School)	48	68	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lauderdale County School District)	46	54.3	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (West Lauderdale Middle School)	62.3	72.5	10.2%
8th Grade Science (Lauderdale County School District)	57.5	65.9	8.4%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	639	525	17.8%
African American	104	80	23.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	15	8	46.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	515	419	18.6%
Two or More Races	2	16	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	99.4%	65.2%

Schools Near West Lauderdale Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAAP Mathematics (2024)					MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
West Lauderdale Middle School	Public	5-8	9916A West Lauderdale Road	Collinsville	39325	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 737-8689	525	39	13.5	99.4%	419 (79.8%)	80 (15.2%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	87.3	26^th of 264 public middle schools	90.2%		91.8	10^th of 243 public middle schools	95.9%	16		65.5	52.8	64.8	61.9		62.0	69.2	70.7	71.3	81.1	74.7	$9,244
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School	Public	5-8	7763 Highway 39 North	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 483-3532	565	41	13.8	99.5%	180 (31.9%)	324 (57.3%)	20 (3.5%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	26 (4.6%)	37.8	164^th of 264 public middle schools	37.9%		45.4	127^th of 243 public middle schools	47.7%	37		54.1	31.8	31.4	44.0		43.1	37.2	37.8	36.7	77.1	56.8	$10,548
Northwest Junior High School	Public	6-8	4400 32nd Street	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4099	566	38	14.8	100.0%	12 (2.1%)	534 (94.3%)	16 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	15.4	232^nd of 264 public middle schools	12.1%		14.8	218^th of 243 public middle schools	10.3%	14			27.8	19.0	21.6			22.7	33.9	21.7		43.3	$11,282
Magnolia Middle School	Public	6-8	1350 24th Street	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4064	428	34	12.5	100.0%	10 (2.3%)	393 (91.8%)	18 (4.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	19.6	215^th of 264 public middle schools	18.6%		14.9	217^th of 243 public middle schools	10.7%	2			18.0	19.6	25.6			23.7	33.0	48.8		46.2	$12,060
Union Middle School	Public	5-8	115 James St	Union	39365	Neshoba County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-5303	278	20	13.7	100.0%	214 (77.0%)	55 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	79.6	47^th of 264 public middle schools	82.2%		87.6	24^th of 243 public middle schools	90.1%	23		64.5	55.1	55.9	50.6		59.2	80.9	74.7	54.7	73.7	62.7	$9,376
Kemper County Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Martin Luther King Jr Stre	De Kalb	39328	Kemper County	Kemper County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 743-2942	120	13	9.2	100.0%	2 (1.7%)	117 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	18.2	219^th of 264 public middle schools	17.0%		25.1	178^th of 243 public middle schools	26.7%	41			30.0	8.6	16.7			22.0	20.3	48.0		51.1	$18,886
Kemper County Upper Elementary	Public	4-8	364 John C Stennis Avenue	De Kalb	39328	Kemper County	Kemper County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 743-2432	185	17	11.0	100.0%	4 (2.2%)	176 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)	32.1	43.1				24.5	24.1				65.0		$18,123

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lauderdale Middle School

How many students attend West Lauderdale Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended West Lauderdale Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of West Lauderdale Middle School?

Students at West Lauderdale Middle School are 80% White, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is West Lauderdale Middle School a good school?

Yes. West Lauderdale Middle School ranks in the top 9.8% of Mississippi middle schools.

What district is West Lauderdale Middle School in?

Lauderdale County School District

What high school do graduates of West Lauderdale Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Lauderdale Middle School usually go on to attend West Lauderdale High School

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