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Lamar Middle School

Serving grades 6-8 with 1,100 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.

8/10
GreatSchools
A
Niche
A
TEA Rating
1,100
Students
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6-8
Grades Served

About Lamar Middle School

Lamar Middle School is a middle school located in Austin, TX 78757, serving students in grades 6-8 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Lamar Middle School is shown with 8/10 GreatSchools, Niche A, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 1,100 students are enrolled in the 6th through 8th grade program.

School Details

Established
1960
Principal
Travis Brunner

Programs & Academics

Fine Arts AcademyGifted and Talented (23.3%)BandOrchestraChoirTheatreSTEMBilingual/ESL (13.2%)

History

Lamar Middle School and Fine Arts Academy is one of the highest-performing middle schools in Austin ISD with a TEA 'A' rating. The school's fine arts programs feed directly into McCallum's acclaimed Fine Arts Academy. With 23.3% gifted and talented enrollment, Lamar attracts academically focused families.

Student Demographics

White60%
Hispanic30%
Asian2%
Black3%
Other5%
Economically Disadvantaged21%

Attendance Zone

Serves Allandale, Brentwood, Crestview, and portions of Rosedale and Hyde Park

Real Estate Impact

The Lamar → McCallum chain is Austin ISD's strongest north-central feeder. Both schools earned TEA 'A' ratings, making this one of the best public school corridors in central Austin.

Feeder Pattern

Feeder Elementary Schools

Gullett ElementaryBrentwood ElementaryLee ElementaryHighland Park Elementary

Feeds Into High School

McCallum High School

Location & Contact

Lamar Middle School

6201 Wynona St, Austin, TX 78757

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Lamar Middle School?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Lamar Middle School has a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin area.

What grades does Lamar Middle School serve?

Lamar Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 (6th through 8th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle School?

Lamar Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, with approximately 1,100 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Lamar Middle School attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $625K, 3,740 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed June 14, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

What school does Lamar Middle School feed into?

Students at Lamar Middle School feed into McCallum High School after completing grades 6-8.

What are the feeder schools for Lamar Middle School?

Lamar Middle School receives students from Gullett Elementary, Brentwood Elementary, Lee Elementary, Highland Park Elementary.

When was Lamar Middle School established?

Lamar Middle School was established in 1960, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

Homes in Lamar Zone

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Austin ISD District Median
$625K

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About Austin ISD

District Rating6/10
Total Schools120
Total Students75,000
Graduation Rate93%
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