Serving 1,100 students in grades 6-8, Lamar Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Lamar Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lamar Middle School is ranked #1155 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lamar Middle School often compared to?
Lamar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kealing Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lamar Middle School?
1,100 students attend Lamar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lamar Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Middle School?
Lamar Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
