Lamar Middle

Summary:

Lamar Middle is a public middle school in Irving, Texas, serving 670 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Irving Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 822 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamar Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across most subjects and grade levels. However, the school performs relatively better in certain areas, such as Algebra I and Biology end-of-course exams, where the percentage of students meeting proficiency is higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the Native American and African American students performing better compared to the state averages, but the Hispanic and White students struggling. Despite these challenges, Lamar Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past several years.

Compared to nearby schools, Lamar Middle's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the other middle schools in the Irving ISD, which all struggle with low test scores and rankings compared to the state averages. However, the nearby Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School stands out as a relatively higher-performing school within the district. Additionally, Lamar Middle's per-student spending has increased over the past few years, suggesting a potential focus on improving resources and support for the school, though the high student-teacher ratio of around 14 students per teacher may indicate a need for more staffing resources.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 219 Crandall Rd
       Irving, TX  75060-2297


(972) 600-4400

District: Irving Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1615th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,705 Help


Students who attend Lamar Middle usually attend:

High:    Nimitz High School

Feeder schools for Lamar Middle:

Elementary:    Brown Elementary
    Elliott Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  670

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.6%
White:
11.2%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamar Middle ranks worse than 68.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.68. (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 Lamar Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Irving Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.6%), White (11.2%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87% 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 13.6, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Middle is $10,705, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamar Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Middle 1615th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Lamar Middle in the ranking list.)

Irving Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Irving Independent School District (Isd) 822nd 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 65.00 525th 1573 66.6%
2005 59.38 663rd 1582 58.1%
2006 57.98 721st 1585 54.5%
2007 54.34 863rd 1684 48.8%
2008 61.33 685th 1718 60.1%
2009 66.29 534th 1763 69.7%
2010 61.42 687th 1803 61.9%
2011 58.75 820th 1895 56.7%
2012 38.03 1320th 1951 32.3%
2013 29.74 1557th 1973 21.1%
2014 19.45 1745th 1987 12.2%
2015 24.20 1710th 2043 16.3%
2016 20.81 1724th 1987 13.2%
2017 23.37 1666th 2027 17.8%
2018 26.29 1644th 2080 21.0%
2019 34.14 1478th 2193 32.6%
2021 21.34 1836th 2252 18.5%
2022 25.42 1784th 2254 20.9%
2023 24.03 1869th 2330 19.8%
2024 33.68 1615th 2361 31.6%
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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 26.79 562nd 720 21.9%
2019 32.86 534th 753 29.1%
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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 29.59 1097th 1376 20.3%
2019 34.93 971st 1445 32.8%
2021 24.88 1403rd 1592 11.9%
2022 27.21 1359th 1643 17.3%
2023 30.40 1285th 1720 25.3%
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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 30.31 1227th 1597 23.2%
2019 33.46 1128th 1626 30.6%
2021 44.58 771st 1712 55.0%
2022 41.51 919th 1757 47.7%
2023 26.25 1557th 1815 14.2%
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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 33.15 1507th 2039 26.1%
2019 38.60 1334th 2073 35.6%
2021 26.14 1772nd 2172 18.4%
2022 34.97 1534th 2220 30.9%
2023 31.54 1665th 2251 26.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.98 1450th 2008 27.8%
2019 42.22 1172nd 2047 42.7%
2021 24.15 1715th 2151 20.3%
2022 25.20 1775th 2221 20.1%
2023 24.22 1821st 2241 18.7%
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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 16.08 1328th 1430 7.1%
2019 19.54 1306th 1446 9.7%
2021 15.66 1353rd 1501 9.9%
2022 26.59 1261st 1488 15.3%
2023 27.48 1259th 1481 15.0%
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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 27.75 1677th 2008 16.5%
2019 38.86 1248th 2058 39.4%
2021 28.72 1694th 2118 20.0%
2022 35.44 1480th 2182 32.2%
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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 21.22 1760th 2030 13.3%
2019 25.39 1676th 2069 19.0%
2021 19.72 1852nd 2168 14.6%
2022 26.22 1759th 2228 21.1%
2023 24.53 1784th 2245 20.5%
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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 23.23 505th 587 14.0%
2019 60.02 249th 594 58.1%
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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 38.16 685th 1167 41.3%
2019 45.09 588th 1193 50.7%
2021 14.37 1184th 1213 2.4%
2022 45.61 590th 1251 52.8%
2023 33.21 867th 1273 31.9%
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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 29.61 1463rd 1895 22.8%
2019 36.98 1256th 1935 35.1%
2021 27.03 1598th 2043 21.8%
2022 29.09 1614th 2077 22.3%
2023 29.33 1606th 2116 24.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Lamar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.74 26th 28 7.1%
2023 42.65 18th 35 48.6%
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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 28.44 1331st 1673 20.4%
2019 33.85 1214th 1684 27.9%
2021 13.55 1591st 1700 6.4%
2022 23.84 1470th 1723 14.7%
2023 16.59 1582nd 1749 9.5%
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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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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 713 34 29 88 5 n/a n/a 0 869
1989 686 37 34 74 5 n/a n/a 0 836
1990 670 47 29 84 5 n/a n/a 0 835
1991 658 55 25 99 8 n/a n/a 0 845
1992 691 56 21 126 9 n/a n/a 0 903
1993 661 74 26 142 8 n/a n/a 0 911
1994 646 81 41 141 8 n/a n/a 0 917
1995 658 93 46 152 9 n/a n/a 0 958
1996 658 93 46 152 9 n/a n/a 0 958
1997 673 101 44 190 11 n/a n/a 0 1019
1998 643 92 44 201 10 n/a n/a 0 990
1999 599 122 52 268 12 n/a n/a 0 1053
2000 567 117 53 313 10 n/a n/a 0 1060
2001 547 122 59 331 8 n/a n/a 0 1067
2002 492 107 72 444 5 n/a n/a 0 1120
2003 492 107 72 444 5 n/a n/a 0 1120
2004 435 101 74 491 4 n/a n/a 0 1105
2005 416 87 73 512 12 n/a n/a 0 1100
2006 366 96 64 549 9 n/a n/a 0 1084
2007 332 113 54 601 11 n/a n/a 0 1111
2008 314 114 57 657 9 n/a n/a 0 1151
2009 301 106 58 695 8 n/a n/a 0 1168
2010 288 126 48 720 24 n/a n/a 0 1206
2011 244 107 44 829 4 0 14 0 1242
2012 176 75 19 675 3 0 12 0 960
2013 157 78 20 635 4 2 13 0 909
2014 134 62 17 579 3 3 10 0 808
2015 107 58 15 604 6 5 14 0 809
2016 97 62 20 633 4 3 10 0 829
2017 90 58 16 663 12 3 14 0 856
2018 86 58 17 653 10 1 14 0 839
2019 91 58 17 644 14 1 13 0 838
2020 92 50 15 626 19 0 7 0 809
2021 96 47 13 603 40 0 8 0 807
2022 77 40 7 552 36 0 9 0 721
2023 75 37 4 513 29 0 12 0 670

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 869 49.0 17.7 n/a
1989 836 n/a n/a n/a
1990 835 49.0 17.0 n/a
1991 845 49.4 17.1 n/a
1992 903 52.8 17.1 16.6
1993 911 55.0 16.6 24
1994 917 53.9 17.0 20.3
1995 958 59.2 16.2 24.3
1996 958 59.2 16.2 24.3
1997 1019 60.4 16.9 22.8
1998 990 62.3 15.9 21.5
1999 1053 70.4 15.0 33
2000 1060 76.9 13.8 36.2
2001 1067 84.6 12.6 38.4
2002 1120 81.2 13.8 48.8
2003 1120 81.2 13.8 48.8
2004 1105 68.7 16.1 50
2005 1100 71.6 15.4 49.2
2006 1084 67.3 16.1 56.6
2007 1111 70.5 15.8 62
2008 1151 73.5 15.7 64
2009 1168 81.1 14.4 64.9
2010 1206 87.0 13.8 72.2
2011 1242 87.5 14.1 75.5
2012 960 59.9 16.0 79.3
2013 909 62.0 14.6 76.5
2014 808 59.5 13.5 76.9
2015 809 59.0 13.7 77
2016 829 54.0 15.3 76.8
2017 856 54.3 15.7 78
2018 839 55.9 15.0 75.1
2019 838 54.5 15.3 69.8
2020 809 53.7 15.0 75.5
2021 807 57.3 14.0 85.1
2022 721 54.6 13.1 82
2023 670 49.2 13.6 87

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 869 49.0 17.7 n/a
1989 836 n/a n/a n/a
1990 835 49.0 17.0 n/a
1991 845 49.4 17.1 n/a
1992 903 52.8 17.1 16.6
1993 911 55.0 16.6 24
1994 917 53.9 17.0 20.3
1995 958 59.2 16.2 24.3
1996 958 59.2 16.2 24.3
1997 1019 60.4 16.9 22.8
1998 990 62.3 15.9 21.5
1999 1053 70.4 15.0 33
2000 1060 76.9 13.8 36.2
2001 1067 84.6 12.6 38.4
2002 1120 81.2 13.8 48.8
2003 1120 81.2 13.8 48.8
2004 1105 68.7 16.1 50
2005 1100 71.6 15.4 49.2
2006 1084 67.3 16.1 56.6
2007 1111 70.5 15.8 62
2008 1151 73.5 15.7 64
2009 1168 81.1 14.4 64.9
2010 1206 87.0 13.8 72.2
2011 1242 87.5 14.1 75.5
2012 960 59.9 16.0 79.3
2013 909 62.0 14.6 76.5
2014 808 59.5 13.5 76.9
2015 809 59.0 13.7 77
2016 829 54.0 15.3 76.8
2017 856 54.3 15.7 78
2018 839 55.9 15.0 75.1
2019 838 54.5 15.3 69.8
2020 809 53.7 15.0 75.5
2021 807 57.3 14.0 85.1
2022 721 54.6 13.1 82
2023 670 49.2 13.6 87

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 $1,152 (12.1%) $8,385 (87.9%) $9,537
2020 $1,331 (13.3%) $8,648 (86.7%) $9,978
2021 $1,534 (14.3%) $9,170 (85.7%) $10,705

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 1478th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1869th of 2330 Middle schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)2433
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))2534
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)2627
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))2925
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)3838
   7th Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))3537
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)4017
 23%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4021
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)4140
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))3436
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)4927
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4633
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Lamar Middle)4132
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Irving Independent School District (Isd))3828
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lamar Middle)1311
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Irving Independent School District (Isd))2215
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lamar Middle)9770
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Irving Independent School District (Isd))7328
 45%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Lamar Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Irving Independent School District (Isd))5944
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Lamar Middle)10090
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students838670
 20%
African American5837
 36.2%
American Indian1429
 107.1%
Asian174
 76.5%
Hispanic644513
 20.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9175
 17.6%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%87%
 17.2%


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Lamar Middle ranks 1615th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 670 students attended Lamar Middle.

Students at Lamar Middle are 77% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% African American, 4% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

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


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