La Marque J H School (Closed 2023)

397 Duroux
La Marque, TX 77568
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 246 students in grades 7-8, La Marque J H 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 34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
246 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
34%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Marque J H School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
56%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Marque J H School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
17%
52%
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Black
(15-16)
73%
13%
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White
(15-16)
10%
29%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Marque J H School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Marque J H School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend La Marque J H School?
246 students attend La Marque J H School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of La Marque J H School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Marque J H School?
La Marque J H School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Marque J H School offer ?
La Marque J H School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Marque J H School part of?
La Marque J H School is part of La Marque Independent School District.

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