Lamar Middle School

Lamar School District No. Re-2
104 WEST PARK
LAMAR, CO 81052
275 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lamar Middle School, located in Lamar, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Lamar School District RE-2. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the middle grade levels. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the institution strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while fostering a sense of community pride typical of the southeastern Colorado region.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students during their formative years. The school maintains a connection with the local community, utilizing its central location at 104 West Park to serve families throughout the town of Lamar. Through its online presence, the district provides parents and students with essential resources, including school calendars, faculty information, and updates on school policies, ensuring clear communication and ongoing engagement between the school and home.
275
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    178 (64.7%)
  • White
    89 (32.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lamar School District No. Re-2
Phone: (719)336-7436
Website: http://ms.lamarschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 172
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 84
Grade 7 108
Grade 8 83
Gender Ratio