Summary:
The city of Lamar, Missouri is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lamar R-I school district. The data reveals a mix of performance across these schools, with Lamar Middle School standing out as a strong performer, while the high school and elementary schools show room for improvement.
Lamar Middle School has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 271st out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 131st out of 438 in 2024-2025, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in mathematics and science are also above the state averages. In contrast, Lamar High School has a lower statewide ranking, but maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3% and a 0% dropout rate, which are positive indicators.
The elementary schools in Lamar show mixed performance, with East Elementary and Lamar Elementary having some grade levels exceeding state averages in mathematics and English Language Arts, while others fall below. Additionally, the schools in Lamar have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 40.11% at Lamar High to 58.97% at East Elementary, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The data suggests that the Lamar community faces economic challenges, which may impact student learning and achievement, and could be an area for further exploration and targeted interventions.
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