Lamar Academy
School Overview
Lamar Academy is a public Alternative school located in Mcallen, Texas. It is a school in McAllen Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, more than 50% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 30% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 124 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 6 to 1 where a total of 22 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 124 students are attending Lamar Academy. By gender, there are 42 and 82 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lamar Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 5 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 22 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lamar Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 6 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 22 | Students per teacher: 6 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 22 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 62 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 39,965 Households |
| Population | 121,934 |
| Male | 60,436 |
| Female | 62,241 |
| Child Population | 46,038 |
| Total Housing Units | 44,996 Units |
| Average House Value | $120,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $767 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% |
| Average Household Income | $44,417 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 74.08% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lamar Academy offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 14 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 27 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lamar Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 27 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Mcallen Independent School District
In Mcallen Independent School District, 33 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MCALLEN, Texas
5 private schools are serving students in MCALLEN, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.