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5.9 avg / 10

Lamar School District

School District · Lamar, Arkansas

Students: 1,193
Teachers (FTE): 104

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,438

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#164 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,438

+$32 vs Arkansas median

District size

1,193 students

Larger than Arkansas median

About Lamar School District

Lamar School District is a Lamar, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,193 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $12,438 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Lamar School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lamar Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Lamar School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lamar School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Lamar School District with test data.

Schools in Lamar School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Lamar
Total Enrollment
1,193
Teachers (FTE)
104
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lamar School District?

Lamar School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lamar School District?

The average composite rating for Lamar School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lamar School District?

Lamar School District spends $12,438 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lamar School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lamar School District is 11.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lamar School District?

Lamar Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lamar School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Lamar School District?

Across schools in Lamar School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lamar School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Lamar School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
40.9%
ELA Proficiency
37.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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