Laurel Middle School

Laurel School District
1600 Grandview Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
388 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Laurel Middle School, located at 1600 Grandview Drive in Laurel, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Laurel School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility for its middle-grade students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness, ensuring students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future success.

Beyond core academics, Laurel Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about educational programs, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to supporting the diverse needs of its student body, the school strives to create a structured and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking abilities, and prepare for the challenges of secondary education.
388
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    310 (79.9%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.6%)
  • White
    9 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Laurel School District
Phone: (601)428-5312
Website: http://www.laurelschools.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 388
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7 209
Grade 8 177
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Laurel Upper Elementary
Laurel School District
253 Students
600 South 16th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th