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Lamar Middle School

Summary:

Lamar Middle School is a public middle school in Lamar, Colorado, serving 325 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lamar School District No. Re-2, which is ranked 81 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamar Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming the state average on Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 31% in ELA, 19.6% in Math, and 18.4% in Science, compared to the state averages of 44.1%, 34.2%, and 32.2%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, ranking 145 out of 199 Colorado middle schools for Hispanic students and 191 out of 244 for students of low socioeconomic status in ELA proficiency.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be a potential strength, Lamar Middle School's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.45% to 73.85% over the past three school years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic outcomes of its students. The school's challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve student performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 104 West Park
       Lamar, CO  81052-3147

(719) 336-7436

District: Lamar School District No. Re-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,404 Help


Students who attend Lamar Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lamar High School

Feeder schools for Lamar Middle School:

Elementary:    Parkview Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.9%
White:
32.9%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Compare Details Lamar Middle School ranks worse than 70.5% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.92. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Middle School is $11,404.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lamar Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Middle School 342nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Lamar Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lamar School District No. Re-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar School District No. Re-2 81st of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lamar Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lamar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.93 291st 336 13.4%
2005 19.09 289th 340 15.0%
2006 21.64 287th 346 17.1%
2007 17.19 308th 360 14.4%
2008 24.94 291st 362 19.6%
2009 34.70 267th 377 29.2%
2010 46.62 235th 409 42.5%
2011 50.42 228th 422 46.0%
2012 39.38 274th 425 35.5%
2013 34.01 324th 454 28.6%
2014 31.30 330th 461 28.4%
2015 23.83 343rd 436 21.3%
2016 29.13 279th 400 30.3%
2017 19.84 338th 424 20.3%
2018 30.26 280th 418 33.0%
2019 28.88 314th 458 31.4%
2021 21.48 307th 369 16.8%
2023 19.90 369th 480 23.1%
2024 24.92 342nd 485 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lamar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 177th 222 20.3%
2019 36.42 149th 240 37.9%
2021 26.51 93rd 114 18.4%
2023 27.94 178th 241 26.1%
2024 26.12 191st 244 21.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lamar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.80 219th 315 30.5%
2019 39.62 205th 352 41.8%
2021 11.54 243rd 254 4.3%
2023 12.85 317th 363 12.7%
2024 18.79 279th 350 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lamar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 230th 317 27.4%
2019 16.76 288th 343 16.0%
2021 24.42 199th 249 20.1%
2023 20.88 272nd 356 23.6%
2024 20.12 278th 357 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lamar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.65 125th 165 24.2%
2023 25.38 147th 198 25.8%
2024 27.47 145th 199 27.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lamar Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 305 2 1 143 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1989 304 4 1 148 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1990 317 2 1 146 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1991 320 3 0 142 2 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 328 3 1 142 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 333 1 1 167 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 324 0 2 168 5 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 295 0 2 185 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 295 0 2 185 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 288 1 1 184 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 269 0 2 180 2 n/a n/a 0 453
1999 280 1 1 175 4 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 276 1 1 161 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 243 2 0 172 4 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 199 5 2 184 6 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 199 5 2 184 6 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 172 4 1 178 8 n/a n/a 0 363
2005 176 1 1 186 5 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 161 3 2 195 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 111 3 2 129 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2008 113 2 2 141 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 112 1 2 115 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2010 111 3 1 105 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2011 101 1 2 108 0 0 3 0 215
2012 144 0 1 178 2 0 4 0 329
2013 143 1 2 195 12 0 0 0 353
2014 141 0 1 203 7 0 1 0 353
2015 113 0 0 209 3 0 3 0 328
2016 141 3 0 185 1 0 7 0 337
2017 122 1 0 209 1 0 6 0 339
2018 119 2 0 189 2 0 8 0 320
2019 109 2 1 203 2 0 5 0 322
2020 124 0 1 200 1 0 3 0 329
2021 104 0 1 219 0 0 6 0 330
2022 118 0 0 218 1 0 6 0 343
2023 107 0 2 211 2 0 3 0 325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lamar Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 28.2 16.0 n/a
1989 457 26.0 17.5 35
1990 467 27.0 17.2 36.4
1991 467 27.0 17.2 36.8
1992 475 27.0 17.5 39.8
1993 502 26.0 19.3 41.2
1994 499 28.5 17.5 34.1
1995 483 30.0 16.1 40
1996 483 30.0 16.1 40
1997 474 27.8 17.1 39.5
1998 453 26.0 17.4 40
1999 461 26.0 17.7 39
2000 440 28.9 15.2 47.3
2001 421 26.6 15.8 50.4
2002 396 27.0 14.7 54.5
2003 396 27.0 14.7 54.5
2004 363 24.1 15.1 60.6
2005 369 24.1 15.3 68
2006 363 24.0 15.1 70
2007 245 15.5 15.8 67.8
2008 258 17.4 14.8 70.2
2009 231 17.2 13.4 65.8
2010 222 17.3 12.7 67.6
2011 215 16.5 13.0 67.4
2012 329 23.3 14.0 69.6
2013 353 21.5 16.3 68
2014 353 21.5 16.3 70.5
2015 328 22.0 14.9 73.2
2016 337 23.0 14.6 71.2
2017 339 22.5 15.0 72.9
2018 320 21.8 14.6 67.5
2019 322 20.5 15.6 65.2
2020 329 20.5 16.0 69.9
2021 330 20.5 16.0 65.5
2022 343 19.5 17.5 70.3
2023 325 20.5 15.8 73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lamar Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 28.2 16.0 n/a
1989 457 26.0 17.5 35
1990 467 27.0 17.2 36.4
1991 467 27.0 17.2 36.8
1992 475 27.0 17.5 39.8
1993 502 26.0 19.3 41.2
1994 499 28.5 17.5 34.1
1995 483 30.0 16.1 40
1996 483 30.0 16.1 40
1997 474 27.8 17.1 39.5
1998 453 26.0 17.4 40
1999 461 26.0 17.7 39
2000 440 28.9 15.2 47.3
2001 421 26.6 15.8 50.4
2002 396 27.0 14.7 54.5
2003 396 27.0 14.7 54.5
2004 363 24.1 15.1 60.6
2005 369 24.1 15.3 68
2006 363 24.0 15.1 70
2007 245 15.5 15.8 67.8
2008 258 17.4 14.8 70.2
2009 231 17.2 13.4 65.8
2010 222 17.3 12.7 67.6
2011 215 16.5 13.0 67.4
2012 329 23.3 14.0 69.6
2013 353 21.5 16.3 68
2014 353 21.5 16.3 70.5
2015 328 22.0 14.9 73.2
2016 337 23.0 14.6 71.2
2017 339 22.5 15.0 72.9
2018 320 21.8 14.6 67.5
2019 322 20.5 15.6 65.2
2020 329 20.5 16.0 69.9
2021 330 20.5 16.0 65.5
2022 343 19.5 17.5 70.3
2023 325 20.5 15.8 73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lamar Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,803
2020 $9,173
2021 $8,946
2022 $9,429
2023 $11,404

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 314th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 369th of 480 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Lamar Middle School)14.314.8
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Lamar School District No. Re-2)14.314.8
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar Middle School)38.725.2
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar School District No. Re-2)38.725.2
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.943.9
 3%
8th Grade Math (Lamar Middle School)32.118
 14.1%
   8th Grade Math (Lamar School District No. Re-2)32.118
 14.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lamar Middle School)3025.3
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lamar School District No. Re-2)34.429
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Lamar Middle School)23.514.7
 8.8%
   All Grades Math (Lamar School District No. Re-2)26.722.2
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students322325
 0.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian22
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic203211
 3.9%
Pacific Islander00
White109107
 1.8%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%73.8%
 8.6%

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Students at Lamar Middle School are 65% Hispanic, 33% White.

Lamar Middle School ranks 342nd of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Lamar Middle School.

Students who attend Lamar Middle School usually go on to attend Lamar High School


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