Lamar Middle

Summary:

Lamar Middle is a public middle school in Temple, Texas, serving 520 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Temple Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 733 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamar Middle has a diverse student population, with 48.08% Hispanic, 25.38% African American, and 21.54% White students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 1,400-1,900 out of over 2,000 schools. Its performance on STAAR tests is also below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 10-44% across different subjects and grade levels. Lamar Middle struggles to support certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, who perform significantly worse than their peers at the state and district levels. The school has also seen a gradual increase in its dropout rate, rising from 0.0% in 2018-2019 to 1.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bonham Middle and Travis Science Academy, which are also part of the Temple ISD, Lamar Middle's academic performance lags significantly behind. These nearby schools have higher statewide rankings and better test scores. Additionally, Lamar Middle's performance for its gifted and talented student population is particularly concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom 30% of Texas middle schools for this subgroup.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2011 N Third St
       Temple, TX  76501-1704


(254) 215-6444

District: Temple Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1851st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,738 Help


Students who attend Lamar Middle usually attend:

High:    Temple High School

Feeder schools for Lamar Middle:

Elementary:    Hector P Garcia Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
    Kennedy-Powell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.1%
African American:
25.4%
White:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamar Middle ranks worse than 78.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Temple Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.1. (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 Temple Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Lamar Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.1%), African American (25.4%), White (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% 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 10.9, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Temple Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Middle is $10,738, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Temple Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamar Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Middle 1851st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Lamar Middle in the ranking list.)

Temple Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Temple Independent School District (Isd) 733rd 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 33.11 1208th 1573 23.2%
2005 34.76 1176th 1582 25.7%
2006 50.61 875th 1585 44.8%
2007 44.17 1088th 1684 35.4%
2008 29.40 1438th 1718 16.3%
2009 32.95 1420th 1763 19.5%
2010 27.12 1569th 1803 13.0%
2011 18.54 1770th 1895 6.6%
2012 19.51 1707th 1951 12.5%
2013 12.96 1839th 1973 6.8%
2014 27.38 1574th 1987 20.8%
2015 25.01 1694th 2043 17.1%
2016 25.24 1643rd 1987 17.3%
2017 24.63 1628th 2027 19.7%
2018 34.13 1409th 2080 32.3%
2019 22.48 1823rd 2193 16.9%
2021 26.65 1695th 2252 24.7%
2022 25.07 1795th 2254 20.4%
2023 27.50 1778th 2330 23.7%
2024 26.10 1851st 2361 21.6%
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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 78.75 90th 720 87.5%
2021 23.94 615th 743 17.2%
2022 36.50 550th 813 32.3%
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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 48.37 529th 1376 61.6%
2019 37.14 914th 1445 36.7%
2021 29.24 1257th 1592 21.0%
2022 18.57 1548th 1643 5.8%
2023 31.46 1254th 1720 27.1%
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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 27.56 1328th 1597 16.8%
2019 33.21 1140th 1626 29.9%
2021 32.30 1228th 1712 28.3%
2022 36.93 1078th 1757 38.6%
2023 28.67 1473rd 1815 18.8%
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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 37.42 1341st 2039 34.2%
2019 25.79 1740th 2073 16.1%
2021 30.89 1609th 2172 25.9%
2022 28.92 1742nd 2220 21.5%
2023 9.67 2180th 2251 3.2%
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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 34.72 1387th 2008 30.9%
2019 21.37 1769th 2047 13.6%
2021 25.44 1689th 2151 21.5%
2022 24.28 1799th 2221 19.0%
2023 10.11 2146th 2241 4.2%
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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 48.30 914th 1430 36.1%
2019 59.68 687th 1446 52.5%
2021 47.36 945th 1501 37.0%
2022 15.80 1362nd 1488 8.5%
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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 42.17 1099th 2008 45.3%
2019 36.36 1340th 2058 34.9%
2021 35.60 1400th 2118 33.9%
2022 25.38 1848th 2182 15.3%
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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 33.06 1406th 2030 30.7%
2019 23.93 1706th 2069 17.5%
2021 29.37 1559th 2168 28.1%
2022 28.38 1693rd 2228 24.0%
2023 12.36 2096th 2245 6.6%
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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 27.78 883rd 1167 24.3%
2019 27.37 936th 1193 21.5%
2021 40.29 685th 1213 43.5%
2022 35.04 820th 1251 34.5%
2023 14.91 1209th 1273 5.0%
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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 43.64 1013th 1895 46.5%
2019 23.01 1682nd 1935 13.1%
2021 30.24 1513th 2043 25.9%
2022 31.61 1528th 2077 26.4%
2023 12.97 2002nd 2116 5.4%
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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 33.96 1205th 1673 28.0%
2019 36.25 1169th 1684 30.6%
2021 28.73 1357th 1700 20.2%
2022 21.01 1525th 1723 11.5%
2023 31.72 1332nd 1749 23.8%
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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 220 158 2 120 n/a n/a n/a 0 500
1989 241 173 3 115 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 233 149 2 111 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 234 169 1 118 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 235 168 2 127 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1993 223 185 2 132 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 252 187 1 141 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 239 192 2 157 3 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 239 192 2 157 3 n/a n/a 0 593
1997 214 192 2 152 3 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 204 191 5 166 6 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 214 193 3 160 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 242 175 5 195 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 274 193 9 204 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2002 273 204 4 168 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2003 273 204 4 168 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2004 281 208 8 168 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2005 269 177 9 172 5 n/a n/a 0 632
2006 264 162 8 159 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2007 238 146 9 176 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2008 219 171 7 213 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2009 211 185 1 239 3 n/a n/a 0 639
2010 184 198 5 243 4 n/a n/a 0 634
2011 157 177 2 274 6 0 26 0 642
2012 160 171 0 281 4 1 26 0 643
2013 170 182 1 260 2 0 26 0 641
2014 168 169 3 257 5 1 23 0 626
2015 155 195 4 258 4 1 28 0 645
2016 146 183 2 292 1 1 28 0 653
2017 130 188 4 250 0 1 24 0 597
2018 127 185 6 274 2 1 15 0 610
2019 124 175 3 239 3 1 13 0 558
2020 105 186 2 259 4 1 21 0 578
2021 94 186 2 259 2 2 23 0 568
2022 105 139 6 263 1 1 17 0 532
2023 112 132 5 250 1 0 20 0 520

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 500 38.0 13.1 n/a
1989 532 n/a n/a n/a
1990 495 37.0 13.3 n/a
1991 522 37.2 14.0 n/a
1992 532 34.3 15.5 41.5
1993 543 36.0 15.1 45.3
1994 582 41.4 14.1 40.4
1995 593 43.0 13.8 44.9
1996 593 43.0 13.8 44.9
1997 563 48.9 11.5 49.9
1998 572 47.6 12.0 53
1999 573 48.7 11.8 71.4
2000 619 50.0 12.4 69.8
2001 682 53.6 12.7 57.9
2002 651 49.2 13.2 53.1
2003 651 49.2 13.2 53.1
2004 669 46.2 14.5 55.3
2005 632 45.4 13.9 57.4
2006 595 41.6 14.3 57.1
2007 571 41.8 13.7 60.4
2008 612 44.9 13.6 64.5
2009 639 45.9 13.9 70.3
2010 634 50.5 12.5 73.7
2011 642 50.0 12.8 74.8
2012 643 46.7 13.7 74.7
2013 641 46.6 13.7 77.7
2014 626 50.1 12.4 79.1
2015 645 52.0 12.4 78.9
2016 653 52.0 12.5 78.9
2017 597 50.4 11.8 81.6
2018 610 46.4 13.1 83
2019 558 49.2 11.3 76.5
2020 578 46.7 12.3 79.6
2021 568 45.5 12.4 78.2
2022 532 46.5 11.4 75.2
2023 520 47.3 10.9 68.8

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 500 38.0 13.1 n/a
1989 532 n/a n/a n/a
1990 495 37.0 13.3 n/a
1991 522 37.2 14.0 n/a
1992 532 34.3 15.5 41.5
1993 543 36.0 15.1 45.3
1994 582 41.4 14.1 40.4
1995 593 43.0 13.8 44.9
1996 593 43.0 13.8 44.9
1997 563 48.9 11.5 49.9
1998 572 47.6 12.0 53
1999 573 48.7 11.8 71.4
2000 619 50.0 12.4 69.8
2001 682 53.6 12.7 57.9
2002 651 49.2 13.2 53.1
2003 651 49.2 13.2 53.1
2004 669 46.2 14.5 55.3
2005 632 45.4 13.9 57.4
2006 595 41.6 14.3 57.1
2007 571 41.8 13.7 60.4
2008 612 44.9 13.6 64.5
2009 639 45.9 13.9 70.3
2010 634 50.5 12.5 73.7
2011 642 50.0 12.8 74.8
2012 643 46.7 13.7 74.7
2013 641 46.6 13.7 77.7
2014 626 50.1 12.4 79.1
2015 645 52.0 12.4 78.9
2016 653 52.0 12.5 78.9
2017 597 50.4 11.8 81.6
2018 610 46.4 13.1 83
2019 558 49.2 11.3 76.5
2020 578 46.7 12.3 79.6
2021 568 45.5 12.4 78.2
2022 532 46.5 11.4 75.2
2023 520 47.3 10.9 68.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,345 (13.2%) $8,808 (86.8%) $10,153
2020 $1,778 (17.3%) $8,515 (82.7%) $10,293
2021 $1,406 (13.1%) $9,332 (86.9%) $10,738

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1823rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1778th of 2330 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)2435
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))2437
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)1422
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Temple Independent School District (Isd))1326
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)3342
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))3143
 12%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)2913
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Temple Independent School District (Isd))2919
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle)3739
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))3849
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Middle)4032
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Temple Independent School District (Isd))4351
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Lamar Middle)2744
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Temple Independent School District (Isd))3338
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lamar Middle)1611
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Temple Independent School District (Isd))2426
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lamar Middle)9070
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Temple Independent School District (Isd))6232
 30%
   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 Students558520
 6.8%
African American175132
 24.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic239250
 4.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White124112
 9.7%
Two or More Races1320
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.5%68.8%
 7.7%


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

Students at Lamar Middle are 48% Hispanic, 25% African American, 22% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 520 students attended Lamar Middle.

Lamar Middle ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Texas middle schools.


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