LAMAR MIDDLE

2011 N THIRD ST
TEMPLE, TX 76501

www.tisd.org

520 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lamar Middle School is a public school located in Temple, Texas, serving students as part of the Temple Independent School District (TISD). Situated at 2120 N 1st St, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and social development for students in the middle grades. As a key part of the Temple community, Lamar Middle School emphasizes the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities that prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school offers a diverse range of programs designed to engage students both in and out of the classroom. In addition to core academic subjects, Lamar Middle School typically provides various extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Lamar Middle School serves as a foundational pillar in the Temple Independent School District’s efforts to support the local youth population.

520

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	250
Black	132
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
250 (48.1 %)
Black
132 (25.4 %)
White
112 (21.5 %)
Two or More
20 (3.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEMPLE ISD
Phone:	(254)215-6444
Website:	http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 178

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 168