C
Below Average
55/100

Lamar Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2011 N THIRD ST, Temple, TX 76501
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Texas
Growth
B
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
538
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 49th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency30% (−5 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts41st percentile (list)
Black22%27%reading -8 pts, math +5 pts50th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%27%reading -11 pts, math +0 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income23%28%reading -7 pts, math +3 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2011 N THIRD ST
City Temple
ZIP Code 76501
District 4842330
NCES School ID 484233004822
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 76501

Understanding the community around Lamar Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,855
Per Capita Income $27,202
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 83.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $147,700
Median Rent $879
Owner-Occupied 65.3%
Renter-Occupied 34.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lamar Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 47.8%
Black 26.2%
White 20.8%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 538
Teachers (FTE) 45.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle has 538 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Lamar Middle serve?
Lamar Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lamar Middle receive per student?
Lamar Middle receives $13,543 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lamar Middle in 76501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$191,384
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,360
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
34.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026