LAMAR MIDDLE

www.austinisd.org/schools/lamar

1,109 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**Lamar Middle School** (officially Lamar Middle School and Fine Arts Academy) is a public school serving grades 6–8 within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Located in the Allandale neighborhood of North Austin, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic environment and its status as a specialized Fine Arts Academy. This magnet-style program allows students from across the district to apply for admission to participate in an enriched curriculum that emphasizes music, theater, visual arts, and dance alongside core academic requirements.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its "Scotie" pride and strong parent involvement. Beyond its artistic focus, Lamar offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, robotics, and various student-led clubs, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience. Its location on Wynona Avenue serves as a central hub for the surrounding residential area, maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone institution for middle school education in the Austin area.

1,109

Total Students

63.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	664
Hispanic	330
Black	30
Asian	24
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
664 (59.9%)
Hispanic
330 (29.8%)
Two or More
57 (5.1%)
Black
30 (2.7%)
Asian
24 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-3217
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/lamar
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 363

Grade 7 347

Grade 8 399

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAMAR MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	363
Grade 7	347
Grade 8	399

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAMAR MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	609	54.9%
Male	500	45.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th