Serving 279 students in grades 5-6, La Marque Intermediate 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 50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
67%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Marque Independent School District
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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend La Marque Intermediate School?
279 students attend La Marque Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of La Marque Intermediate School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Marque Intermediate School?
La Marque Intermediate School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Marque Intermediate School offer ?
La Marque Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is La Marque Intermediate School part of?
La Marque Intermediate School is part of La Marque Independent School District.
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