#1391 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#11623 of 15,369 nationally
About Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle is a public middle located in Temple, in the Temple ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 553 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1391st of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 553.
There are 22 schools in Temple; Lamar Middle ranks 16th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lamar Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lamar Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students · 571 m away
Temple H S
Temple · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,320 students · 2.0 km away
Hector P Garcia El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students · 3.4 km away
Kennedy-Powell El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 3.9 km away
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Temple · Public other · Grades PK–PK
487 students · 3.9 km away
Travis Science Academy
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students · 4.1 km away
Western Hills El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 4.5 km away
Scott El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students · 4.7 km away
Thornton El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
763 students · 6.5 km away
Ki Charter - Temple
Temple · Charter high · Grades 7–12
9 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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552 students
Jaime Escalante Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lamar Middle a good school?
Lamar Middle has a Success Index (US) of 31.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1391 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lamar Middle rank in Texas?
Lamar Middle ranks #1391 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #11623 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle had 553 students in 2025.
Is Lamar Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Lamar Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lamar Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lamar Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.