Summary:
Lamar Middle School is a public middle school serving 305 students in grades 6-8 in Lamar, Arkansas, which is part of the Lamar School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces some challenges, including lower test scores, higher poverty rates, and declining performance compared to other middle schools in the state.
Lamar Middle School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics around 27-28%, compared to the state averages of 33-36%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64-73% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Lamar Middle School's spending per student, at $6,942 in 2018-2019, is lower than the nearby Russellville and Dover middle schools.
However, Lamar Middle School has some strengths, including a more favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, and exceptional Algebra proficiency among its 8th-grade students, with 90.5% meeting or exceeding standards in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 62% and the Lamar School District average of 33.7%. Despite these positive aspects, the school's overall performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 93rd out of 318 Arkansas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 178th out of 335 in 2023-2024.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Lamar School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,942
Students who attend Lamar Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Lamar Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8
Number of students: 305
Racial breakdown:
White:
83.6%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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African American:
2.3%
American Indian:
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.3%
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