Northeast Middle School

7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305

www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us

520 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Northeast Lauderdale Middle School (NELMS), located in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lauderdale County School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Northeast Lauderdale Middle School emphasizes a community-oriented approach to learning, encouraging student involvement in athletics, clubs, and various school spirit initiatives. The faculty and staff focus on supporting the social and emotional development of their students during these formative middle school years. By maintaining a focus on high academic standards and cultivating a supportive school culture, NELMS strives to provide a solid foundation for its students’ future success in the local community and beyond.

520

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	24
Black	306
Asian	11
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	2

Black
306 (58.8%)
White
149 (28.7%)
Two or More
28 (5.4%)
Hispanic
24 (4.6%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
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)483-3532
Website:	http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 5 129

Grade 6 119

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 140