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West Lauderdale Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

18^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

West Lauderdale Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Collinsville, Mississippi, part of the Lauderdale County School District. With consistently strong academic achievements, West Lauderdale Middle School has been ranked among the top 10-30 middle schools in Mississippi for the past decade.

The school's academic performance significantly outpaces state and district averages, with 71.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.9% statewide, and 73.2% of 6th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 52.9% statewide. West Lauderdale Middle School's low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 30.7%, also contribute to its success, as regular attendance is crucial for student learning. While the school serves a substantial population of economically disadvantaged students, its percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients is lower than nearby schools in the Kemper County and Meridian districts.

The consistent academic excellence at West Lauderdale Middle School is particularly impressive when compared to the more variable performance of nearby middle schools, such as Kemper County Upper Elementary and Kemper County Middle School. This highlights the school's effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems that enable its students to thrive academically, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

537

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,008

Per pupil spending ?

39.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9916A West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325-8802

(601) 737-8689

District: Lauderdale County School District

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

African American:

13.2%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 85th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (68% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Mississippi middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg60%

Mississippi avg51%

18^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Lauderdale County School District

21^st of 130Lauderdale 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	87.4	18 of 266	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	87.3	26 of 264	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.8	10 of 243	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	85.3	26 of 257	89.9%	★★★★★
2021	86.4	27 of 257	89.5%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	61 of 264	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.2	41 of 252	83.7%	★★★★☆
2017	78.8	47 of 272	82.7%	★★★★☆
2016	84.6	29 of 260	88.8%	★★★★☆
2015	81.0	39 of 266	85.3%	★★★★☆
2014	73.3	56 of 264	78.8%	★★★★☆
2013	84.7	29 of 269	89.2%	★★★★☆
2012	74.5	56 of 270	79.3%	★★★★☆
2011	79.0	38 of 264	85.6%	★★★★☆
2010	86.2	23 of 255	91.0%	★★★★★
2009	90.5	12 of 247	95.1%	★★★★★
2008	91.8	10 of 244	95.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science79%+19 vs state

Mathematics67%+16 vs state

English Language Arts62%+17 vs state

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Schools Near West Lauderdale Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (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 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th 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	537	39	13.6	39.5%	414 (77.1%)	71 (13.2%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.5%)	87.4	18^th of 266 public middle schools	93.2%		87.3	26^th of 264 public middle schools	90.2%	8	71.2	63.4	50.8	62.9	58.2	73.2	68.5	68.6	85.6	71.8	$10,008
Northeast Middle School	Public	5-8	7763 Highway 39 North	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 483-3532	520	44	11.9	71.5%	149 (28.7%)	306 (58.8%)	24 (4.6%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.4%)	46.8	141^st of 266 public middle schools	47.0%		37.8	164^th of 264 public middle schools	37.9%	23	53.8	40.0	32.5	36.3	34.4	40.4	50.4	44.0	64.8	55.6	$11,175
Northwest Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 32nd Street	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4094	484	39	12.5	100.0%	13 (2.7%)	437 (90.3%)	19 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	21.9	212^th of 266 public middle schools	20.3%		15.4	232^nd of 264 public middle schools	12.1%	20		31.5	25.6	26.9		24.6	26.8	27.3		41.2	$13,317
Magnolia Middle School	Public	6-8	1350 24th Street	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4060	440	34	12.9	100.0%	12 (2.7%)	404 (91.8%)	14 (3.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	15.5	235^th of 266 public middle schools	11.7%		19.6	215^th of 264 public middle schools	18.6%	20		27.1	19.8	22.2		36.9	26.9	19.0		30.4	$13,645
Union Middle School	Public	5-8	115 James Street	Union	39365	Newton County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-5303	286	20	14.2	99.0%	211 (73.8%)	62 (21.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	78.1	52^nd of 266 public middle schools	80.5%		79.6	47^th of 264 public middle schools	82.2%	5	59.0	54.0	41.1	59.4	66.2	66.2	66.7	52.7	77.3	74.3	$8,780
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	191	17	11.0	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	145 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (22.5%)	17.4	221^st of 266 public middle schools	16.9%		18.2	219^th of 264 public middle schools	17.0%	2		30.5	23.6	9.7		28.9	50.0	20.9		20.9	$16,727

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lauderdale Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Lauderdale Middle School?

Students at West Lauderdale Middle School are 77% White, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend West Lauderdale Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 537 students attended West Lauderdale Middle School.

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

Is West Lauderdale Middle School a good school?

Yes. West Lauderdale Middle School ranks in the top 6.8% of Mississippi middle schools.

What district is West Lauderdale Middle School in?

Lauderdale County School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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