Serving 539 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School's student population of 539 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
58%
47%
White
30%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Lauderdale Middle School's ranking?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is ranked #531 out of 795 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale Middle School?
539 students attend Northeast Lauderdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northeast Lauderdale Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Lauderdale Middle School?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast Lauderdale Middle School offer ?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Lauderdale Middle School part of?
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School is part of Lauderdale Co School District.
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