Austin Middle vs Lamar El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
Lamar El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Austin Middle Amarillo, Texas | Lamar El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,684 | #1498 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10016 of 15,369 | #22233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 708 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 39.1).
- •Lamar El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Lamar El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Austin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 87.5%).
- •Lamar El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 18.2).
- •Austin Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 281.
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 Austin Middle better than Lamar El?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar El ranks higher (54.2 vs 39.1 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 Austin Middle and Lamar El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Middle: 708. Lamar El: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Middle and Lamar El rank in Texas?
Austin Middle is 1123rd of 1,684 and Lamar El is 1498th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).