- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
Lamar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482679003020
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- 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 #11 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Lamar Middle shrank from 1,341 students in 2022-23 to 1,256 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 79.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 482679003020 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,204 enr · 14.7:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
Lamar Middle shrank from 1,341 students in 2022-23 to 1,256 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 79.7 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
- Nixon H S
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- This school
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- Christen Middl
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- Joaquin Cigarr
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Lamar Middle reports 1,204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Middle compares
Lamar Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,204
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$12,886
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Lamar Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Cigarroa Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Middle
How many students attend Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle has 1,204 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,341 (2022-23) → 1,256 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar Middle?
91.6% 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 99.7% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, 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 Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides Lamar Middle, Laredo Isd also operates Nixon H S (2,124 students), Martin H S (1,975 students), and Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.