Lamar Middle School is a public middle school serving students in sixth through eighth grades in the Allandale neighborhood of North Austin. Home to one of Austin Independent School District’s few middle school fine arts academies, Lamar offers students a robust program in a wide range of creative interests including visual arts, dance, band, orchestra, choral music, drama, classical guitar, digital arts and media, as well as the nationally recognized Lamar Jazz Band.
The campus first opened in 1955 and currently educates over 700 students. Academic test performance is perennially above average, and gifted and talented programs, multilingual education, dyslexia services and special education are all offered. The academic curriculum follows the standards of the district, grounded in the implementation of three initiatives: whole child, literacy and the transformative use of technology.
Lamar Scotties compete in a wide variety of athletics including basketball, football, soccer, cross country and even archery. There are several student clubs to choose from including a science club, student council and Dungeons & Dragons. There is even a student literary magazine for budding young poets and authors.
The school’s mission is to provide a caring community with diverse programs that engage all students in meaningful and creative learning opportunities to prepare them for the future. Most Lamar Scotties attend McCallum High School after graduating.
Lamar Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
6201 Wynona Ave,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr George Llewellyn
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.2%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
308:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
White
58%
Hispanic
31.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/4/2024
I think it is kind of bad because of all the fights and stuff but it's definit Healing over time there used to be gangs and stuff
12/13/2023
if you want friendly peers and teachers, go somewhere else. Music and art is great tho (But that's it).
GreatSchools Reviews
2/21/2025
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2/8/2025
I have lived in Austin for 16 years now. I have an almost 12 year old and this year is our first year in middle school. I have been amazed by the schools efforts to support the children as they transition from 5th grade to their middle school years. Socially and emotionally the school is on top of t...
9/6/2024
My daughter attended for part of a year. She loved her teachers. But she was bullied mercilessly and with witnesses and the bullies didn’t appear to feel repercussions and continued. She had to be the one to leave.
7/12/2022
My son attended Lamar for two years. He was physically attacked multiple times. EMS was called once. There were at least four different principals during that time. He was threatened by a gang. He was fearful and refused to return. We removed him mid year.On the plus side, his math teacher recognize...
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About Allandale
List Price Range
$176K - $11.4M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$942,322
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Household Income
$137,994
% of College Grads
75.4%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,898 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.5%
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Perry Neighborhood Park
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Allen Park
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Woodrow Pocket Park
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