East Elem. vs Lamar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elem.
Lamar · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
281 students
Lamar Middle
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
255 students
| Measure | East Elem. Lamar, Missouri | Lamar Middle Lamar, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 1,159 | #208 of 392 |
| National rank | #18103 of 50,301 | #8078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 48.0).
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 59.8%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •East Elem. is the larger school with 281 students compared with 255.
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 East Elem. better than Lamar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Elem. ranks higher (60.1 vs 48.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Elem. and Lamar Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elem.: 281. Lamar Middle: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elem. and Lamar Middle rank in Missouri?
East Elem. is 433rd of 1,159 and Lamar Middle is 208th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).