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#347 of 863 schools in MS
Top 40% in state
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
Middle School · Lauderdale Co School Dist · Meridian, MS
A Lauderdale Co School Dist middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2535 Old Hihgway 19 S.E., Meridian, MS 39301
- Math 64% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeast Lauderdale Middle School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 38 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southeast Lauderdale 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
2 in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Lauderdale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 539 | Compare → |
| West Lauderdale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | Not available | 516 | 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
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School is a public middle school in Meridian, MS, part of Lauderdale Co School Dist, serving approximately 372 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
What grades does Southeast Lauderdale Middle School serve?
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale Middle School?
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast Lauderdale Middle School rank in MS?
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School ranks #347 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Southeast Lauderdale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Lauderdale Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southeast Lauderdale Middle School a charter school?
No, Southeast Lauderdale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Lauderdale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southeast Lauderdale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Lauderdale Middle School?
53.0% of students at Southeast Lauderdale 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (601) 485-5751
- 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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