West Lauderdale Middle School

Lauderdale County School District
9916A West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
537 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
West Lauderdale Middle School, located in Collinsville, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lauderdale County School District. Situated in a rural community setting, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. It serves students in the intermediate grade levels, focusing on building foundational skills in core subjects while offering extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young adolescents.

The school is well-regarded for its role in the tight-knit Collinsville community, often acting as a hub for local families. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, West Lauderdale Middle emphasizes student growth, citizenship, and preparation for the challenges of secondary education. By maintaining a focus on both standardized achievement and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its student body to succeed as they eventually matriculate into the neighboring West Lauderdale High School.
537
Total Students
39.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    414 (77.1%)
  • Black
    71 (13.2%)
  • Two or More
    35 (6.5%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lauderdale County School District
Phone: (601)737-8689
Website: http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 162
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 151
Grade 6 124
Grade 7 136
Grade 8 126
Gender Ratio