Lamar Academy vs. South Texas Isd Science Academy
Should I attend Lamar Academy or South Texas Isd Science Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lamar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
South Texas Isd Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Lamar Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, South Texas Isd Science Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
76 students
764 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
62% | 38%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3753 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#185 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
6
203
Grade 10 Students
24
223
Grade 11 Students
24
190
Grade 12 Students
22
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
13%
% Hispanic
93%
77%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
7%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
