Summary:
Lamar Academy is a small public high school in McAllen, Texas, serving 99 students in grades 9-12. As part of the McAllen Independent School District, which is ranked 245 out of 961 districts in the state, Lamar Academy stands out for its unique characteristics.
With a significantly smaller student body compared to nearby high schools, Lamar Academy boasts consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 96.8% to 100% in recent years, and very low dropout rates, between 0.0% and 0.6%. However, the school's academic performance on STAAR EOC exams has been mixed, with strong results in some subjects like U.S. History but struggles in others, such as English I Reading. Interestingly, Lamar Academy serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 83.91% to 90.91% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby schools.
Compared to the surrounding high schools, Lamar Academy's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 4.4 to 5.1 students per teacher suggest a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, from 296 out of 1,762 Texas high schools in 2015-2016 to 1,559 out of 1,961 in 2022-2023, indicating inconsistent performance. Additionally, Lamar Academy's per-student spending, ranging from $51,880 to $71,431, is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which spend between $10,754 and $12,413 per student.
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