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#851 of 863 schools in MS
Laurel Middle School
Middle School · Laurel School District · Laurel, MS
A middle school in Laurel, MS where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Grandview Drive, Laurel, MS 39440
- Math 20% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurel Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,687
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
32.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 293 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Laurel School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Middle School is listed in LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Middle School
Laurel Middle School is a public middle school in Laurel, MS, part of Laurel School District, serving approximately 380 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Middle School
What grades does Laurel Middle School serve?
Laurel Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Middle School rank in MS?
Laurel Middle School ranks #851 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Laurel Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Laurel Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Laurel Middle School a charter school?
No, Laurel Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Middle School a Title I school?
No, Laurel Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Middle School?
100.0% of students at Laurel Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jones County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.6%
- Phone
- (601) 428-5312
- Area population (ZIP 39440)
- 20,111
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39440; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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