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Welcome to West Lauderdale Middle School

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for more than 500 students in grades five through eight. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, our 40 skilled educators are committed to helping each student achieve academic excellence and personal growth.
 

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At A Glance

  • A District's Grade Rating
  • 97.3% Graduation Rate
  • $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded
  • 57 National Board Certified Teachers
  • 74.6% Post-Secondary Enrollment
  • 18.2 Average Composite LCSD ACT score
  • 82.9% Experienced Teachers
  • 50.9% Bachelor Degree Recipients
  • 44.9% Master Degree Recipients
  • 99.2% Pass Rate for Dual Credit Enrollment
  • 97.4% LCSD Pass Rate for Third Grade Reading Assessment
  • 68.1% score Silver & Higher on ACT WorkKeys

School Events

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: LCSD Central Services Office 301 46th Court Meridian, MS

News & Announcements

Thanksgiving Break Notice

Thanksgiving Break

All LCSD schools and offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Break November 24-28. Regular operations will resume on Monday, December 1.
LCSD Excellence Newsletter Now Available Notice

LCSD Excellence Newsletter: Latest Edition Now Available!

The latest LCSD Excellence Newsletter is here! Celebrate with us as the district earns an “A” rating for the 4th year in a row and catch up on exciting events, opportunities, and more. Check it out now by clicking on the attached link.
1st Nine Weeks Honors Lists Now Available Announcement

First Nine Weeks Honor Roll Lists Now Available!

ongratulations to our outstanding students! The first nine weeks’ Honor Roll lists are here, and we are proud to recognize our scholars’ hard work, dedication, and excellence. Click on the attached link to review the lists for each school.
LCSD Junior Auxiliary of Meridian Teacher Mini-Grant Recipients for 2025

LCSD JA Teacher Mini-Grant Presentations

We’re proud to celebrate several Lauderdale County School District teachers who were recently awarded mini-grants from the Junior Auxiliary of Meridian to support innovative classroom projects. This kind of community investment helps our schools continue to uphold the #LCSDExcellence standard—empowering teachers, inspiring students, and strengthening the future of education in our community.
WLMS Lava Experiment Student Peering at a Bottle of Solution

WLMS Lava Experiment

Hard work deserves a monster-sized celebration! Mrs. Mayatt’s students turned up the fun with a hands-on Monster Lava Experiment that was equal parts science and excitement! Click on the attached link and see for yourself. Keep up the #LCSDExcellence, Knights! #MaketheCase

Who We Are

We strive to foster a culture of learning, leadership, and community, ensuring that every student is prepared to succeed. At West Lauderdale Middle School, every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Lauderdale County School District

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