Lamar Middle vs Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Temple · Public other · Grades PK–PK
487 students
| Measure | Lamar Middle Temple, Texas | Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1391 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #11623 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 553 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 86.4%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.5).
- •Lamar Middle is the larger school with 553 students compared with 487.
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 better than Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
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 and Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Middle: 553. Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Middle and Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy rank in Texas?
Lamar Middle is 1391st of 1,684 and Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).