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
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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
Hispanic
(15-16)17%
52%
Black
(15-16)72%
13%
White
(15-16)10%
29%
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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?
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?
72% of La Marque J H School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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