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Lamar Middle School

202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 266 students in grades 6-8, Lamar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lamar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lamar Middle School's student population of 266 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lamar Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1202 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lamar Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lamar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lamar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lamar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lamar Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lamar Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Lamar Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar Middle School's ranking?
Lamar Middle School is ranked #1202 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lamar Middle School?
266 students attend Lamar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lamar Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Middle School?
Lamar Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lamar Middle School offer ?
Lamar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lamar Middle School part of?
Lamar Middle School is part of Lamar R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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