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 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
5%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
11%
26%
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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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