Lamar Middle School vs Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Middle School
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
Lamar · Public other · Grades PK–PK
122 students
| Measure | Lamar Middle School Lamar, Colorado | Melvin Hendrickson Development Center Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #206 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #12671 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 275 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 61.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvin Hendrickson Development Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 76.4%).
- •Lamar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 61.0).
- •Lamar Middle School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 122.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lamar Middle School better than Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lamar Middle School and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Middle School: 275. Melvin Hendrickson Development Center: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Middle School and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center rank in Colorado?
Lamar Middle School is 206th of 262 and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).