Lamar Middle School

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Lamar Middle School ranks 178 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lamar Middle School is a public middle school serving 305 students in grades 6-8 in Lamar, Arkansas, which is part of the Lamar School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces some challenges, including lower test scores, higher poverty rates, and declining performance compared to other middle schools in the state.

Lamar Middle School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics around 27-28%, compared to the state averages of 33-36%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64-73% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Lamar Middle School's spending per student, at $6,942 in 2018-2019, is lower than the nearby Russellville and Dover middle schools.

However, Lamar Middle School has some strengths, including a more favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, and exceptional Algebra proficiency among its 8th-grade students, with 90.5% meeting or exceeding standards in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 62% and the Lamar School District average of 33.7%. Despite these positive aspects, the school's overall performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 93rd out of 318 Arkansas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 178th out of 335 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public 6-8

301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846

(479) 885-6511

District: Lamar School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,942

Students who attend Lamar Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lamar High School

Feeder schools for Lamar Middle School:

Elementary:

Lamar Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lamar Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.97. (See more...)

Compare Details Lamar Middle School ranks worse than 53.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamar Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Lamar Middle School employs 23.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Middle School is $6,942.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamar Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Middle School 178^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Lamar Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lamar School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar School District 106^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lamar Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	62.79	177^th	440	59.8%
2008	56.05	214^th	439	51.3%
2009	60.47	196^th	445	56.0%
2010	57.90	222^nd	457	51.4%
2011	47.28	296^th	471	37.2%
2012	62.13	202^nd	468	56.8%
2013	68.58	140^th	476	70.6%
2014	68.45	135^th	471	71.3%
2015	31.96	340^th	466	27.0%
2016	57.66	200^th	494	59.5%
2017	45.66	281^st	485	42.1%
2018	57.70	215^th	480	55.2%
2019	55.97	234^th	488	52.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lamar Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	55.65	103^rd	225	54.2%
2008	60.93	89^th	223	60.1%
2009	50.99	133^rd	240	44.6%
2010	47.85	154^th	254	39.4%
2011	58.32	122^nd	264	53.8%
2012	60.82	117^th	265	55.8%
2013	56.36	133^rd	278	52.2%
2014	54.12	140^th	280	50.0%
2015	52.44	117^th	275	57.5%
2016	62.63	104^th	312	66.7%
2017	64.37	106^th	315	66.3%
2018	62.32	119^th	318	62.6%
2019	65.36	107^th	319	66.5%
2021	61.48	124^th	330	62.4%
2022	67.41	93^rd	318	70.8%
2023	58.83	141^st	330	57.3%
2024	46.12	178^th	335	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary 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	Total
2005	371	2	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	383
2006	334	1	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	349
2007	333	1	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	349
2008	327	3	5	13	1	n/a	n/a	349
2009	286	3	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	306
2010	302	4	2	11	0	6	0	325
2011	302	4	3	8	3	5	0	325
2012	312	7	2	14	3	1	0	339
2013	331	6	5	13	4	2	0	361
2014	332	7	5	19	5	3	0	371
2015	325	7	2	26	4	2	0	366
2016	334	5	1	30	5	0	0	375
2017	357	12	2	28	3	0	3	405
2018	392	11	0	31	3	1	8	446
2019	390	8	1	37	2	0	12	450
2020	372	9	1	32	1	0	14	429
2021	270	5	1	24	0	0	13	313
2022	274	8	0	29	0	0	7	318
2023	255	7	0	32	2	0	9	305
2024	252	7	1	30	2	0	9	301

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
2005	383	19.0	20.2	53.3
2006	349	28.0	12.5	53.9
2007	349	35.0	10.0	59.3
2008	349	35.0	10.0	57.9
2009	306	30.0	10.2	62.4
2010	325	27.4	11.6	61.2
2011	325	24.3	13.3	64.6
2012	339	24.4	13.8	67.8
2013	361	24.6	14.6	72.6
2014	371	23.5	15.7	72.2
2015	366	24.0	15.2	67.2
2016	375	26.0	14.4	72.3
2017	405	27.3	14.8	36.5
2018	446	27.4	16.2	39.5
2019	450	27.3	16.4	70.7
2020	429	27.6	15.5	72.7
2021	313	20.5	15.2	72.8
2022	318	22.2	14.3	73.3
2023	305	23.6	12.8	64.3
2024	301	23.7	12.6	71.1

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
2005	383	19.0	20.2	53.3
2006	349	28.0	12.5	53.9
2007	349	35.0	10.0	59.3
2008	349	35.0	10.0	57.9
2009	306	30.0	10.2	62.4
2010	325	27.4	11.6	61.2
2011	325	24.3	13.3	64.6
2012	339	24.4	13.8	67.8
2013	361	24.6	14.6	72.6
2014	371	23.5	15.7	72.2
2015	366	24.0	15.2	67.2
2016	375	26.0	14.4	72.3
2017	405	27.3	14.8	36.5
2018	446	27.4	16.2	39.5
2019	450	27.3	16.4	70.7
2020	429	27.6	15.5	72.7
2021	313	20.5	15.2	72.8
2022	318	22.2	14.3	73.3
2023	305	23.6	12.8	64.3
2024	301	23.7	12.6	71.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lamar Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,042 (15.0%)	$5,900 (85.0%)	$6,942

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 141^st of 330 Middle schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Lamar Middle School)	78.7	69	9.7%
6th Grade English (Lamar School District)	78.7	69	9.7%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Lamar Middle School)	68.4	33.9	34.5%
6th Grade Math (Lamar School District)	68.4	33.9	34.5%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Lamar Middle School)	55.2	37.9	17.3%
6th Grade Science (Lamar School District)	55.2	37.9	17.3%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle School)	36.2	35.3	0.9%
6th Grade Reading (Lamar School District)	36.2	35.3	0.9%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Lamar Middle School)	80.6	75.8	4.8%
7th Grade English (Lamar School District)	80.6	75.8	4.8%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Lamar Middle School)	58.2	41.5	16.7%
7th Grade Math (Lamar School District)	58.2	41.5	16.7%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Lamar Middle School)	48.5	48.5
7th Grade Science (Lamar School District)	48.5	48.5
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Lamar Middle School)	37.9	40.4	2.5%
7th Grade Reading (Lamar School District)	37.9	40.4	2.5%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	450	305	32.2%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	37	32	13.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	390	255	34.6%
Two or More Races	12	9	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.7%	64.3%	6.4%

Schools Near Lamar Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lamar Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Elberta St	Lamar	72846	Johnson County	Lamar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 885-6511	301	24	12.6	71.1%	252 (83.7%)	7 (2.3%)	30 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	46.1	178^th of 335 public middle schools	46.9%		58.8	141^st of 330 public middle schools	57.3%	37		29.5	25.7	30.3	28.5		30.6	25.8	30.3	28.9		29.5	26.8	24.3	27.1	90.5	90.5		38.8	28.9	38.3	35.4	$6,942	$1,042	$5,900
Clarksville Middle School	Public	6-7	1901 Clark Rd	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 705-3240	371	26	14.5	70.6%	174 (46.9%)	6 (1.6%)	129 (34.8%)	34 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	21 (5.7%)	42	198^th of 335 public middle schools	40.9%		56.5	152^nd of 330 public middle schools	53.9%	46		23.9	31.6		27.7		24.3	29.3		26.8		28.1	38.6		33.3				28.7	32.7		30.7	$9,582	$1,733	$7,849
Dover Middle School	Public	5-8	203 College St	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 331-4814	380	29	12.8	62.9%	353 (92.9%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	69.4	76^th of 335 public middle schools	77.3%		78.7	50^th of 330 public middle schools	84.8%	26	50.5	41.9	39.6	35.5	41.8	51.5	40.8	36.1	37.5	41.5	40.2	38.7	41.8	36.7	39.4	82.4	77.7	50.5	39.8	46.5	38.5	43.8	$8,944	$850	$8,093
Russellville Intermediate School	Public	5	1201 W 4th Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-2650	386	25	15.4	65.0%	238 (61.7%)	23 (6.0%)	99 (25.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)								(n/a)	39.2				39.0	37.0				36.8	41.4				41.2			49.1				48.8	$8,499	$1,009	$7,490
Russellville Middle School	Public	6-7	1203 W 4th Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-2557	789	60	13.2	64.5%	454 (57.5%)	54 (6.8%)	230 (29.2%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (5.1%)	59.7	106^th of 335 public middle schools	68.4%		63	112^th of 330 public middle schools	66.1%	6		37.1	32.9		34.9		34.9	30.9		32.9		40.4	37.1		38.8				37.7	40.0		38.9	$9,852	$1,485	$8,367

Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar Middle School

How many students attend Lamar Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 301 students attended Lamar Middle School.

What district is Lamar Middle School in?

Lamar School District

Is Lamar Middle School a good school?

Lamar Middle School ranks 178^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lamar Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Lamar Middle School?

Students at Lamar Middle School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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