LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAMAR MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 1,369 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 78 teachers, LAMAR MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAMAR MIDDLE School, located at 1818 N. Arkansas Ave in Laredo, Texas, is a public middle school serving the students of the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to prepare them both academically and socially for the transition to high school. The school operates within a district that emphasizes community involvement and the development of core competencies in subjects like mathematics, science, reading, and social studies.

The school is situated in a central area of Laredo, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible public education to families in the region. Like many schools in the Laredo ISD, LAMAR MIDDLE School typically incorporates various extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs, to foster a well-rounded educational experience. For specific details regarding current performance ratings, campus initiatives, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the official Laredo ISD website or contact the school administration directly.

For more information, contact LAMAR MIDDLE at (956) 273-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1818 N ARKANSAS AVE
LAREDO, TX 78043-3097
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LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 1,369 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAREDO ISD
Total Students:
1,369
Teachers:
78.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,369 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.5%
White
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.