Best High Schools in Lamar, MO

Lamar, MO has 6 high schools with 903 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lamar score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lamar meet expectations.

1. Liberal High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

2. Lamar High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students

3. Jasper Co. High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students

4. Golden City High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Golden City R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 84 Students

5. Bronaugh High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bronaugh R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 74 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lamar, MO

Lamar, MO has 2 middle schools with 332 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lamar score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lamar meet expectations.

1. Lamar Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 266 Students

2. Liberal Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lamar, MO

Lamar, MO has 6 elementary schools with 1,071 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lamar score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lamar don't meet expectations.

1. Liberal Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students

2. Lamar Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 268 Students

3. Jasper Co. Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 236 Students

4. Golden City Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Golden City R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 71 Students

5. Bronaugh Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bronaugh R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students

6. East Elem.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lamar R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 275 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lamar, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lamar, MO has a total population of 5,961 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lamar, MO

2,306

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lamar, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

36.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lamar, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lamar, MO.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

301 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lamar, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Newport, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Golden City, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jasper, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sylvania, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations