Lamar Elem. vs Lamar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 150 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Elem.
Lamar · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
253 students
Lamar Middle
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
255 students
| Measure | Lamar Elem. Lamar, Missouri | Lamar Middle Lamar, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 1,159 | #208 of 392 |
| National rank | #25382 of 50,301 | #8078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 253 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 48.0).
- •Lamar Elem. does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 57.7%).
- •Lamar Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Lamar Middle is the larger school with 255 students compared with 253.
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 Elem. better than Lamar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar Elem. ranks higher (49.7 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 Lamar Elem. and Lamar Middle?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Elem.: 253. Lamar Middle: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Elem. and Lamar Middle rank in Missouri?
Lamar Elem. is 648th of 1,159 and Lamar Middle is 208th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).