- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irving, TX
Lamar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482442002730
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 11
- middle schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lamar Middle held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482442002730 · Irving, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 13.8:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Lamar Middle held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 676
Lamar Middle
676 students
What this shows Lamar Middle reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Middle compares
Lamar Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.2%
White 9.5%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Lamar Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Middle
How many students attend Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar Middle?
84.6% of students at Lamar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar Middle rank among middle schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Lamar Middle, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.