Serving 467 students in grades 6-8, Lamesa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Lamesa Middle School?
467 students attend Lamesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lamesa Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamesa Middle School?
Lamesa Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamesa Middle School offer ?
Lamesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lamesa Middle School part of?
Lamesa Middle School is part of Lamesa Independent School District.
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