Lamar Elementary School vs. North Star Elementary School
Should I attend Lamar Elementary School or North Star Elementary School? 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 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lamar Elementary 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
294 students
507 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5252 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2400 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
-
Kindergarten Students
45
84
Grade 1 Students
37
76
Grade 2 Students
46
91
Grade 3 Students
40
93
Grade 4 Students
49
81
Grade 5 Students
38
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
97%
84%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
2%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%