Summary:
The Lamar R-I school district in Missouri has only one middle school, Lamar Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has seen fluctuations in its state ranking over the past few years, it has maintained a 3-star rating and currently ranks 213 out of 451 Missouri middle schools.
Lamar Middle excels in mathematics, outperforming the state average in proficiency for 6th, 7th, and Algebra I end-of-course exams. However, the school struggles in English Language Arts, scoring below the state average across all grade levels. With over 53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Lamar Middle serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for its students.
Overall, Lamar Middle's performance presents a mixed picture. While the school has strengths in mathematics, it faces challenges in English Language Arts and serves a population with significant economic needs. The school's fluctuating ranking and inconsistent performance across subject areas suggest the need for further analysis and targeted interventions to address these areas of concern and ensure all students at Lamar Middle have the opportunity to succeed.
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