Summary:
The 64759 zip code is home to a single middle school, Lamar Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 262 students. While Lamar Middle School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it has demonstrated strengths in mathematics and science, with students performing above the state averages in these subjects. However, the school faces challenges in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates below the state average. Additionally, Lamar Middle School serves a relatively economically disadvantaged community, with nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school's spending per student is lower than the state average.
Lamar Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, going from 131 out of 438 Missouri middle schools (4 out of 5 stars) in 2024-2025 to 271 out of 459 (2 out of 5 stars) in 2022-2023, suggesting inconsistent performance. The school's strengths lie in mathematics and science, with 6th grade math proficiency at 47.9% (above the state average of 45.5%) and 7th grade math proficiency at 56.9% (above the state average of 43.2%). Additionally, 8th grade science proficiency was 51.8%, significantly above the state average of 39.2%.
However, Lamar Middle School faces challenges in English Language Arts, with 6th and 7th grade proficiency rates below the state averages in both 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The school also serves a relatively economically disadvantaged community, with 48.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $10,688 in 2021-2022 was lower than the state average, which may impact the resources and support available to students.
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