Lamar Middle

Summary:

Lamar Middle is a public middle school in Austin, Texas, serving 1,182 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Austin Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas in academic achievement, ranking among the top 10-15% of middle schools statewide.

Lamar Middle's academic excellence is evident in its exceptional STAAR test scores, with 79.88% of 6th graders, 75.6% of 7th graders, and 78.27% of 8th graders proficient or better in reading, far surpassing the Austin ISD averages of 54.02%, 52.57%, and 52.78%, respectively. The school also shines in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of Texas middle schools for White students and top 15% for Special Education students. Additionally, Lamar Middle maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.1% to 0.9% over the past several years, significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Dobie Middle, Webb Middle, and Burnet Middle, Lamar Middle stands out as a true academic powerhouse, outpacing their STAAR proficiency rates and statewide rankings. While the school excels in many areas, there may be opportunities to further support the academic success of English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to ensure all students are achieving at the highest levels.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6201 Wynona St
       Austin, TX  78757-2799


(512) 414-3217

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
209th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,174 Help


Students who attend Lamar Middle usually attend:

High:    McCallum High School

Feeder schools for Lamar Middle:

Elementary:    Blanton Elementary
    Brentwood Elementary
    Gullett Elementary
    Highland Park Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  1,182

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
Hispanic:
31.1%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.3% Help


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Compare Details Lamar Middle ranks better than 91.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 18 ranked middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.02. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58%), Hispanic (31.1%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamar Middle is 20.1. 16 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Middle is $9,174, which is the lowest among 18 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamar Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Middle 209th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Lamar Middle in the ranking list.)

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lamar Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.04 982nd 1573 37.6%
2005 58.33 686th 1582 56.6%
2006 46.68 967th 1585 39.0%
2007 54.36 862nd 1684 48.8%
2008 42.16 1188th 1718 30.8%
2009 40.68 1256th 1763 28.8%
2010 46.91 1162nd 1803 35.6%
2011 50.59 1127th 1895 40.5%
2012 62.50 695th 1951 64.4%
2013 59.89 769th 1973 61.0%
2014 66.96 616th 1987 69.0%
2015 63.59 715th 2043 65.0%
2016 77.20 345th 1987 82.6%
2017 79.89 271st 2027 86.6%
2018 82.25 254th 2080 87.8%
2019 87.19 203rd 2193 90.7%
2021 72.96 448th 2252 80.1%
2022 84.67 226th 2254 90.0%
2023 86.35 212th 2330 90.9%
2024 87.02 209th 2361 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.60 235th 720 67.4%
2019 83.37 65th 753 91.4%
2021 61.08 222nd 743 70.1%
2022 74.71 140th 813 82.8%
2023 81.12 101st 817 87.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.21 692nd 1376 49.7%
2019 49.69 572nd 1445 60.4%
2021 35.53 1051st 1592 34.0%
2022 42.90 856th 1643 47.9%
2023 59.62 486th 1720 71.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.85 329th 1597 79.4%
2019 73.44 185th 1626 88.6%
2021 64.11 317th 1712 81.5%
2022 87.39 77th 1757 95.6%
2023 90.31 69th 1815 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.87 1366th 2039 33.0%
2019 49.77 945th 2073 54.4%
2021 37.22 1399th 2172 35.6%
2022 48.75 1027th 2220 53.7%
2023 53.62 898th 2251 60.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.87 273rd 2008 86.4%
2019 85.75 196th 2047 90.4%
2021 76.15 362nd 2151 83.2%
2022 84.64 222nd 2221 90.0%
2023 86.41 200th 2241 91.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.47 591st 1430 58.7%
2019 62.16 635th 1446 56.1%
2021 48.89 920th 1501 38.7%
2022 59.25 697th 1488 53.2%
2023 62.97 643rd 1481 56.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.79 643rd 2008 68.0%
2019 64.72 434th 2058 78.9%
2021 35.48 1407th 2118 33.6%
2022 57.89 654th 2182 70.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.20 257th 2030 87.3%
2019 86.72 192nd 2069 90.7%
2021 66.57 541st 2168 75.0%
2022 83.23 252nd 2228 88.7%
2023 85.11 223rd 2245 90.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.06 186th 587 68.3%
2019 64.48 206th 594 65.3%
2022 69.82 165th 606 72.8%
2023 73.80 131st 616 78.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.22 660th 1167 43.4%
2019 58.17 382nd 1193 68.0%
2021 21.01 1101st 1213 9.2%
2022 62.10 324th 1251 74.1%
2023 42.48 673rd 1273 47.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.27 455th 1895 76.0%
2019 68.14 419th 1935 78.3%
2021 40.31 1195th 2043 41.5%
2022 65.68 498th 2077 76.0%
2023 72.17 368th 2116 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.60 176th 1673 89.5%
2019 89.14 96th 1684 94.3%
2021 73.67 322nd 1700 81.1%
2022 85.38 128th 1723 92.6%
2023 86.02 128th 1749 92.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, January 29, 2012

Open Quote Lamar is not as bad as these reviews say. The children that go there would never want to leave willingly. So shouldn't we care about our children's feeling about the school more than these reporters who are doing this to get money? Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 29, 2012

Open Quote I love this neighborhood school. There are active parents, excellent teachers, strong pre-AP classes, and the new principal is strengthening the curriculum to align it with the most difficult classes McCallum offers, including offering Algebra I for advanced 7th and 8th grade students. The Fine Arts classes are outstanding and there is a lot of excitement with the new Fine Arts Academy. Most importantly, my son enjoys school and is learning a lot. I feel that he is being amply prepared for high school and college. Close Quote


by a student on FaceBook
Saturday, September 17, 2011

Open Quote I went to Lamar Middle School for my 6-8 grade years. I think this is a terrific school, even though it may have it's flaws but not every school is perfect. The teachers there do know what they're talking about and are excellent with children. The Fine Arts program there is AMAZING. In fact, Lamar is now a Fine Arts Academy. But I must say, the people in the front office are just horrible. They seem to loose everything. But overall Lamar is still a pretty awesome school with some awesome teachers and programs. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 9, 2009

Open Quote The 8th grade algebra class is an important class for any
middle school. A middle school is obligated to put its best effort
for this class. This school year , 2008-2009, Lamar's algebra class is at best poor.
I think that the principal needs to be held accountable in this case.

Paul Noble Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lamar Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 387 210 8 252 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1989 385 206 3 228 5 n/a n/a 0 827
1990 370 204 4 216 4 n/a n/a 0 798
1991 382 232 4 249 2 n/a n/a 0 869
1992 386 185 4 266 2 n/a n/a 0 843
1993 431 192 4 275 1 n/a n/a 0 903
1994 447 215 6 292 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1995 457 228 3 353 1 n/a n/a 0 1042
1996 457 228 3 353 1 n/a n/a 0 1042
1997 421 198 8 340 1 n/a n/a 0 968
1998 441 180 8 316 2 n/a n/a 0 947
1999 430 170 8 294 1 n/a n/a 0 903
2000 463 146 7 281 2 n/a n/a 0 899
2001 471 107 8 263 2 n/a n/a 0 851
2002 413 73 4 281 2 n/a n/a 0 773
2003 413 73 4 281 2 n/a n/a 0 773
2004 397 93 5 303 2 n/a n/a 0 800
2005 358 89 4 243 3 n/a n/a 0 697
2006 340 101 5 237 4 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 310 97 20 251 4 n/a n/a 0 682
2008 308 111 24 293 5 n/a n/a 0 741
2009 293 114 30 340 3 n/a n/a 0 780
2010 256 82 22 300 3 n/a n/a 0 663
2011 223 60 12 281 3 0 19 0 598
2012 224 36 10 275 3 0 17 0 565
2013 237 47 8 276 2 0 18 0 588
2014 359 45 13 299 3 0 21 0 740
2015 453 68 12 333 1 2 26 0 895
2016 515 61 10 362 1 1 22 0 972
2017 566 49 13 351 1 0 35 0 1015
2018 630 51 18 382 2 2 45 0 1130
2019 686 56 19 372 1 2 57 0 1193
2020 716 59 19 379 1 3 61 0 1238
2021 711 54 17 393 1 1 53 0 1230
2022 676 44 22 402 3 2 54 0 1203
2023 685 41 24 368 3 1 60 0 1182

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 48.0 17.8 n/a
1989 827 n/a n/a n/a
1990 798 53.0 15.0 n/a
1991 869 53.4 16.2 n/a
1992 843 50.1 16.8 39.1
1993 903 51.0 17.7 46.8
1994 960 53.9 17.8 44.4
1995 1042 59.4 17.5 45.7
1996 1042 59.4 17.5 45.7
1997 968 58.6 16.5 44.1
1998 947 59.5 15.9 40.5
1999 903 59.7 15.1 43.4
2000 899 58.2 15.4 36.9
2001 851 55.8 15.3 33.5
2002 773 53.8 14.4 34.9
2003 773 53.8 14.4 34.9
2004 800 53.1 15.1 39.8
2005 697 52.8 13.2 29.7
2006 687 50.9 13.5 33.3
2007 682 51.9 13.1 46.6
2008 741 51.9 14.3 50.1
2009 780 55.8 14.0 51.7
2010 663 54.0 12.2 54.6
2011 598 52.1 11.4 52.8
2012 565 43.0 13.1 48.7
2013 588 45.7 12.8 48.6
2014 740 52.7 14.0 37.3
2015 895 57.0 15.7 34.3
2016 972 63.0 15.4 29.8
2017 1015 68.2 14.8 24.8
2018 1130 72.8 15.5 20.7
2019 1193 73.2 16.2 22
2020 1238 72.8 16.9 19.4
2021 1230 71.2 17.2 24
2022 1203 68.6 17.5 21.9
2023 1182 58.6 20.1 21.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 48.0 17.8 n/a
1989 827 n/a n/a n/a
1990 798 53.0 15.0 n/a
1991 869 53.4 16.2 n/a
1992 843 50.1 16.8 39.1
1993 903 51.0 17.7 46.8
1994 960 53.9 17.8 44.4
1995 1042 59.4 17.5 45.7
1996 1042 59.4 17.5 45.7
1997 968 58.6 16.5 44.1
1998 947 59.5 15.9 40.5
1999 903 59.7 15.1 43.4
2000 899 58.2 15.4 36.9
2001 851 55.8 15.3 33.5
2002 773 53.8 14.4 34.9
2003 773 53.8 14.4 34.9
2004 800 53.1 15.1 39.8
2005 697 52.8 13.2 29.7
2006 687 50.9 13.5 33.3
2007 682 51.9 13.1 46.6
2008 741 51.9 14.3 50.1
2009 780 55.8 14.0 51.7
2010 663 54.0 12.2 54.6
2011 598 52.1 11.4 52.8
2012 565 43.0 13.1 48.7
2013 588 45.7 12.8 48.6
2014 740 52.7 14.0 37.3
2015 895 57.0 15.7 34.3
2016 972 63.0 15.4 29.8
2017 1015 68.2 14.8 24.8
2018 1130 72.8 15.5 20.7
2019 1193 73.2 16.2 22
2020 1238 72.8 16.9 19.4
2021 1230 71.2 17.2 24
2022 1203 68.6 17.5 21.9
2023 1182 58.6 20.1 21.3

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $632 (7.0%) $8,350 (93.0%) $8,982
2020 $699 (8.3%) $7,758 (91.7%) $8,457
2021 $403 (4.4%) $8,770 (95.6%) $9,174

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 212th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)6076
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3952
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)6460
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4036
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)7079
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)1930
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2626
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)7672
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)7264
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5543
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Lamar Middle)7781
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5145
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lamar Middle)5853
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3833
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lamar Middle)8685
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11931182
 0.9%
African American5641
 26.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1924
 26.3%
Hispanic372368
 1.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White686685
 0.1%
Two or More Races5760
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%21.3%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar Middle

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,182 students attended Lamar Middle.

Yes. Lamar Middle ranks in the top 8.9% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Lamar Middle are 58% White, 31% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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