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#589 of 863 schools in MS
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
Elementary School · Lauderdale Co School Dist · Meridian, MS
A Lauderdale Co School Dist elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2362 A Long Creek Road, Meridian, MS 39301
- Math 45% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southeast 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,701
Median home value
$105,800
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 542 | Compare → |
| Northeast Lauderdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 746 | Compare → |
| West Lauderdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 725 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lauderdale Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary is listed in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Meridian, MS, part of Lauderdale Co School Dist, serving approximately 564 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
What grades does Southeast Lauderdale Elementary serve?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary 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 Southeast Lauderdale Elementary rank in MS?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary ranks #589 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Southeast Lauderdale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southeast Lauderdale Elementary a charter school?
No, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Lauderdale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Lauderdale Elementary?
66.8% of students at Southeast 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
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (601) 486-2500
- Area population (ZIP 39301)
- 21,184
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 39301; 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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