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Lamar Middle School

301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, Lamar Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Lamar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lamar Middle School's student population of 305 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Lamar Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#243 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lamar Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
40%
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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
36%
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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lamar Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lamar Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Lamar Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR 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 #243 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lamar Middle School?
305 students attend Lamar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lamar Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Middle School?
Lamar Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lamar Middle School offer ?
Lamar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar Middle School part of?
Lamar Middle School is part of Lamar School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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