SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lauderdale County School District school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 407 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the Lauderdale County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and educational needs of students in the early adolescent years, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth, preparing students for the transition to Southeast Lauderdale High School.

Like many schools in the region, the institution emphasizes community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, the school integrates extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development programs intended to engage students and build character. By providing a structured and focused learning environment, SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the standards of the broader county school system.

For more information, contact SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 485-5751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2535 Old Highway 19 S.E.
Meridian, MS 39301
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SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meridian, MS with about 407 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
407
Teachers:
26.89
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 407 students

White
65.1%
Black or African American
31.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.0%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.