Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lamar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Lamar Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lamar Elementary School?
421 students attend Lamar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lamar Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Elementary School?
Lamar Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lamar Elementary School offer ?
Lamar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lamar Elementary School part of?
Lamar school is really good for academic grades PK-8 that good so we can all learn to get along. I'm in 5th grade and I love it. The office is really nice to me and everyone else. I recommend Lamar elementary School its a great school for you child.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rylee Waycaster
29/12/2012
School is very unprofessional. Their are some teachers that are really nice and will do anything to help your child learn. Their are also some teachers who are there just for a paycheck and are not helpful at all. Office is rude would not recommend this school to anyone.
- Posted by Parent - johnn
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