Lake Cormorant Middle School

3203 Wilson Mill Road W
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641

lcm.desotocountyschools.org/o/lcms

707 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Cormorant Middle School, located in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the DeSoto County School District. Situated on Wilson Mill Road, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement for its middle-grades student population. By aligning with the broader mission of the DeSoto County School District, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, the integration of technology in the classroom, and the development of essential life skills to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Lake Cormorant Middle School places a significant value on student life and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. The campus offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which encourage teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. Through its focus on maintaining high standards of instruction and providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive, responsible members of the community.

707

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Cormorant Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	93
Black	315
Asian	3
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
315 (44.6%)
White
250 (35.4%)
Hispanic
93 (13.2%)
Two or More
44 (6.2%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	DeSoto County School District
Phone:	(662)781-0778
Website:	http://lcm.desotocountyschools.org/o/lcms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 243

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 247