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Lake Cormorant Middle School

Q: Is Lake Cormorant Middle School a good school?

Lake Cormorant Middle School ranks 142 nd of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

142^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 47% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Lake Cormorant Middle is a public middle school serving 712 students in grades 6-8 within the Desoto County School District in Mississippi. The school has faced academic challenges, with test scores generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in projected 2024-2025 scores, only 38.2% of 6th graders at Lake Cormorant Middle were proficient in ELA, compared to 48.7% for the district and 46.7% for the state.

Another significant concern at Lake Cormorant Middle is the high chronic absenteeism rate, which has ranged from 23.9% to 30.9% over the past few years - significantly higher than the state average. The school also has very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 73.74% to 99.61%, much higher than other nearby Desoto County schools. This demographic factor may contribute to the lower academic performance compared to top-performing Desoto County middle schools like Hernando Middle and Desoto Central Middle.

Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for improvement at Lake Cormorant Middle. Targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and community engagement efforts could help address the root causes of chronic absenteeism and low academic achievement. With strategic initiatives, the school can work to provide a better educational experience for its students and improve its overall performance and rankings within the Desoto County School District.

707

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,332

Per pupil spending ?

68.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3203 Wilson Mill Road W
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641

(662) 781-0778

District: Desoto County School District

Students who attend Lake Cormorant Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lake Cormorant High School

Feeder schools for Lake Cormorant Middle School:

Elementary:	Lake Cormorant Elementary
	Walls Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.6%

White:

35.4%

Hispanic:

13.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2015 → 47th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (43% vs 48% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 24% Mississippi)

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg54%

Mississippi avg48%

142^nd of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 33 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 8Middle Schools in the Desoto County School District

34^th of 130Desoto County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	46.8	142 of 266	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.4	134 of 264	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.4	110 of 243	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.4	85 of 257	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.6	82 of 257	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.6	88 of 264	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.1	85 of 252	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	75.9	55 of 272	79.8%	★★★★☆
2016	76.6	51 of 260	80.4%	★★★★☆
2015	76.9	54 of 266	79.7%	★★★★☆
2014	50.0	134 of 264	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	79.3	45 of 269	83.3%	★★★★☆
2012	71.7	72 of 270	73.3%	★★★★☆
2011	64.5	96 of 264	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.1	114 of 255	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.0	71 of 247	71.3%	★★★★☆
2008	61.7	98 of 244	59.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics49%-3 vs state

Science40%-14 vs state

English Language Arts37%-4 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 9, 2010

I am a parent of two girls at the Middle school and one at the high school - I was so glad when LC opened!! The administrators, teachers, and staff are wonderful. Close Quote

Schools Near Lake Cormorant Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAAP Mathematics (2025)			MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Lake Cormorant Middle School	Public	6-8	3203 Wilson Mill Road W	Lake Cormorant	38641	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 781-0778	707	46	15.2	68.9%	250 (35.4%)	315 (44.6%)	93 (13.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.2%)	46.8	142^nd of 266 public middle schools	46.6%		49.4	134^th of 264 public middle schools	49.2%	8	38.2	40.7	33.6	36.5	65.8	46.8		40.4	$10,332
Horn Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	6125 Hurt Road	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-7443	948	65	14.6	71.0%	102 (10.8%)	692 (73.0%)	109 (11.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.2%)	30.7	183^rd of 266 public middle schools	31.2%		31	182^nd of 264 public middle schools	31.1%	1	34.8	25.1	25.8	40.5	42.9	36.9	100.0	41.7	$10,409
Southaven Middle School	Public	6-8	899 Rasco Road	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 280-0422	1,423	89	15.9	64.5%	216 (15.2%)	873 (61.3%)	239 (16.8%)	15 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.4%)	28.6	192^nd of 266 public middle schools	27.8%		22.4	206^th of 264 public middle schools	22.0%	14	36.2	17.0	31.4	33.1	42.5	28.9		46.9	$8,677
Hernando Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Dilworth Lane	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 429-4154	1,183	69	17.1	27.0%	872 (73.7%)	129 (10.9%)	115 (9.7%)	10 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (4.7%)	92.7	7^th of 266 public middle schools	97.4%		93.8	7^th of 264 public middle schools	97.3%		61.0	61.3	67.0	76.9	82.1	78.2		76.2	$8,420
Desoto Central Middle School	Public	6-8	2611 Central Parkway	Southaven	38672	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 349-6660	1,388	79	17.5	41.9%	432 (31.1%)	665 (47.9%)	122 (8.8%)	59 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	106 (7.6%)	83.8	27^th of 266 public middle schools	89.8%		89.2	22^nd of 264 public middle schools	91.7%	5	51.3	47.4	62.2	64.7	80.2	73.2		68.9	$8,390
Tunica Middle School	Public	6-8	2486 US Hwy 61 N	Tunica	38676	Tunica County	Tunica School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 363-4224	334	27	12.3	99.7%	5 (1.5%)	271 (81.1%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (15.3%)	41.1	160^th of 266 public middle schools	39.8%		43.8	152^nd of 264 public middle schools	42.4%	8	32.4	22.0	17.6	56.8	64.2	53.4		38.2	$15,618
Olive Branch Middle School	Public	6-8	6530 S. Blocker Street	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-4610	744	44	16.7	62.6%	214 (28.8%)	391 (52.6%)	94 (12.6%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	45.7	146^th of 266 public middle schools	45.1%		56.7	113^th of 264 public middle schools	57.2%	33	41.9	29.2	36.5	46.6	53.0	45.0		45.9	$10,305

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Cormorant Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Cormorant Middle School?

Students at Lake Cormorant Middle School are 45% African American, 35% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Lake Cormorant Middle School a good school?

Lake Cormorant Middle School ranks 142^nd of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lake Cormorant Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lake Cormorant Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Cormorant High School

What district is Lake Cormorant Middle School in?

Desoto County School District

How many students attend Lake Cormorant Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 707 students attended Lake Cormorant Middle School.

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