Travis Science Academy vs. Lamar Middle School
Should you attend Travis Science Academy or Lamar Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Travis Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Lamar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades 6-8, Travis Science Academy 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 is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 520 students in grades 6-8, Lamar Middle 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
649 students
520 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5690 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6980 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
210
178
Grade 7 Students
218
174
Grade 8 Students
221
168
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
48%
48%
% Black
26%
25%
% White
19%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
