LAMAR MIDDLE

LAMAR R-I
202 W 7TH
LAMAR, MO 64759
266 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lamar Middle School, located at 202 W 7th Street in Lamar, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Lamar R-I School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the bridge years between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school is committed to preparing students for the challenges of secondary education by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular and elective programs.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lamar R-I district, which emphasizes community involvement, technological integration, and the development of responsible citizens. By maintaining a focus on a supportive school culture, Lamar Middle School strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking abilities, and succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student life and educational development within the Lamar area.
266
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    223 (83.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (6.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.0 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LAMAR R-I
Phone: (417)682-3548
Website: http://www.lamar.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio