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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

Spring Break

Location: All campuses will be closed March 9-13 for Spring Break.
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News & Announcements

West Lauderdale Middle School students who are advancing to the state science fair competition

WLMS Students Advance to State Science Fair

Our Knights represented West Lauderdale with excellence at the Region V Science Fair held at Mississippi State University in Starkville — and we could not be more proud!
🧪 Kate Mattingly
🥈 2nd Place – 8th Grade Plant Sciences
🌟 Special Recognition: Nominated for Broadcom MASTERS
Kate will advance to the State Science Fair in Booneville, MS this April!
⚙️ Stephen Mattingly
🥇 1st Place – 6th Grade Engineering & Mechanics
Outstanding work in design and innovation earned him the top spot in his division!
WLMS Reality Fair & CTE Center Tour

WLMS Reality Fair & CTE Center Tour

The future is starting now for 8th graders at West Lauderdale Middle School. Not only did they experience a dose of reality, they were also among the first to attend the first-ever event at the brand-new LCSD Career & Technical Education Center. Here's more on this major milestone.
Lauderdale County Spelling Bee 2026 Top Three Finalists

LCSD Spelling Duo Shines: Lauderdale County Spelling Bee Finalists

🎉Way to spell SUCCESS! Two of our scholars from Clarkdale High and West Lauderdale Middle School have earned two of the top three spots in the Lauderdale County Spelling Bee sponsored by The Meridian Star, and are heading to the State Online Spelling Bee Semi-Finals! Click on the attached link, and join us in celebrating their accomplishment! #LCSDExcellence 🐝✨
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LCSD Earns Top Ratings!

Great news! 🎉 The hard work of our educators, students, and parents is paying off! We are earning high marks as one of the top school districts in Mississippi. The following results reflect our commitment to student success and quality instruction.
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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.

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