Serving 246 students in grades 7-8,
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
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)34%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)56%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)17%
52%
Black
(15-16)73%
13%
White
(15-16)10%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Marque Independent School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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