Very Good
#310 of 863 schools in MS
Top 36% in state
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Elementary School · Lauderdale Co School Dist · Meridian, MS
A Lauderdale Co School Dist elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6750 Newell Road, Meridian, MS 39305
- Math 44% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northeast Lauderdale Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,242
Median home value
$185,600
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Lamar SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Poplar Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lauderdale Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is listed in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Meridian, MS, part of Lauderdale Co School Dist, serving approximately 746 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
What grades does Northeast Lauderdale Elementary serve?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast Lauderdale Elementary rank in MS?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary ranks #310 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Northeast Lauderdale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northeast Lauderdale Elementary a charter school?
No, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast Lauderdale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Lauderdale Elementary?
70.5% of students at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (601) 485-4882
- Area population (ZIP 39305)
- 21,878
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 39305; 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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