How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lamar Middle | Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Temple, TX | Temple, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 553 | 487 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.1% | 85.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lamar Middle | Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,894 | $11,894 |
| District | Temple Isd | Temple Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lamar Middle | Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.2% | 13.3% |
| African American | 24.8% | 26.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.1% | 51.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lamar Middle | Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 553:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.0% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 157 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.