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Lamar Academy School in McAllen, TX
(09-12 • Public • Alternative School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in Texas) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 38
Address
 1009 N 10TH ST
McAllen, TX 78501
Telephone
(956) 632-3222
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City-data.com school rating
38
Students
128
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Free lunch eligible students
102
School district
MCALLEN ISD
Charter school
No
Title I status
Title I schoolwide school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
Missing
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
JACKSON EL (1.1 miles):

77
WILSON EL (0.2 miles):

68
FIELDS EL (1.0 miles):

60
NAVARRO EL (0.7 miles):

57
HORIZON MONTESSORI (0.6 miles):

51
MEMORIAL H S (0.8 miles):

50
MCALLEN H S (1.1 miles):

39
Lamar Academy School:

38
MIDVALLEY ACADEMY-MCALLEN CHARTER H S (0.7 miles):

15
Lamar Academy School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
Texas:

54
Hidalgo County:

58
McAllen:

67
Lamar Academy School:

38

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 128
Enrollment in 2015: 115
Enrollment in 2014: 97
Enrollment in 2013: 106
Enrollment in 2012: 117
Enrollment in 2011: 133
Enrollment in 2010: 144
Enrollment in 2009: 131
Enrollment in 2008: 174
Enrollment in 2007: 206
Enrollment in 2006: 289
Enrollment in 2005: 279
Enrollment in 2004: 295
Enrollment in 2003: 304
Enrollment in 2002: 298
Enrollment in 2001: 225
Enrollment in 2000: 211
Enrollment in 1999: 208

Lamar Academy School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG09G10G11G12Total
All students18165341128
Female students1110303384
Male students7623844
Hispanic students18155137121
White students - 1135
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander students - - 1 - 1
Two or More Races students - - - 11

Enrollment by grade:
9th grade enrollment: 18
10th grade enrollment: 16
11th grade enrollment: 53
12th grade enrollment: 41

Lamar Academy School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 9,864 schools)
Female enrollment: 84 (65.6%)
School:

65.6%
State:

49.0%
Male enrollment: 44 (34.4%)
Lamar Academy School:

34.4%
Texas:

50.1%

Lamar Academy School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 9,864 schools)
Hispanic enrollment: 121 (94.5%)
Here:

94.5%
Texas:

46.9%
White enrollment: 5 (3.9%)
Here:

3.9%
Texas:

32.3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander enrollment: 1 (0.8%)
School:

0.8%
Texas:

0.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 1 (0.8%)
Here:

0.8%
Texas:

2.1%

Lamar Academy School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 8,545 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 102 (79.7%)
Lamar Academy School:

79.7%
State:

61.6%
Free lunch eligible students: 102 (79.7%)
Lamar Academy School:

79.7%
Texas:

55.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 0 (0.0%)
Lamar Academy School:

0.0%
State:

6.2%

Lamar Academy School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Teachers and support:
(State average from 9,601 schools)
Classroom Teachers (FTE): 22

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE school counselors: 2.5
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 16
Number of FTE nurses: 1

Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

5.8
State:

15.6

Lamar Academy School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $2,703,552
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 22 (Salary Expenditures: $2,254,511)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 1 (Salary Expenditures: $13,854)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4.7 (Salary Expenditures: $263,359)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 2 (Salary Expenditures: $171,828)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $411,455
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $2,863,205
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $2,414,163
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 1 (Salary Expenditures: $13,854)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4.7 (Salary Expenditures: $263,359)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 1 (Salary Expenditures: $171,828)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $538,858

Limited English Proficiency:
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Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
  • Hispanic: 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 9 (male: 2, female: 7)
  • Hispanic: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)

Retention:
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(State average from 1,071 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained
Total number of students retained in 10th grade: 2 (all female)
  • Hispanic: 2

Percent of 10th grade students retained
Lamar Academy School:

12.5%
State:

15.1%

Dual Enrollment:
(State average from 1,381 schools)
This school has students in grades 9-12 enrolled in a dual enrollment / dual credit program
Dual enrollment/dual credit programs provide opportunities for high school students to take college-level courses offered by colleges, and earn concurrent credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree while still in high school.These programs are for high school - enrolled students who are academically prepared to enroll in college and are interested in taking on additional coursework.For example, students who want to study subjects not offered at their high school may seek supplemental education at colleges nearby.
Dual Enrollment: 20 (male: 7, female: 13)
  • Hispanic: 16 (male: 5, female: 11)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)

Dual Enrollment per 1,000 students
Here:

156.3
Texas:

133.0

Accountability


SAT/ACT:
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(State average from 1,567 schools)
The ACT Test (ACT) is a nationally recognized assessment used to indicate college readiness.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.

Lamar Academy School - ACT/SAT scores

    Average ACT composite score

  • All19.4
  • Hispanic20.3
  • White18.5
Percent of graduates taking the ACT:

6.2%
Texas:

41.3%
ACT composite scores above criteria:

14.3%
State:

21.8%
Number of graduates: <125
Number of graduates taking the ACT: <25

Average ACT composite score:

19.4
State:

18.9
Average ACT English score:

17.3
Texas:

17.8
Average ACT mathematics score:

19.6
Texas:

19.1
Average ACT reading score:

21.1
State:

19.3
Average ACT science score:

19.1
Texas:

19.2

    Average SAT combined score

  • All864
  • Hispanic846
  • White985
Percent of graduates taking the SAT:

14.2%
Texas:

45.4%
SAT combined scores above criteria:

6.3%
State:

19.5%
Number of graduates: <125
Number of graduates taking the SAT: <25

Average SAT critical reading and mathematics combined score:

864
Texas:

875
Average SAT mathematics score:

436
Texas:

443
Average SAT critical reading score:

428
Texas:

432
Average SAT writing score:

419
State:

415

    SAT or ACT Test Participation

  • Hispanic16
  • Native Hawaiian2
  • White2
  • LEP2
SAT or ACT Test Participation: 20 (male: 12, female: 8)
  • Hispanic: 16 (male: 8, female: 8)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)

Advanced Placement:
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(State average from 1,179 schools)
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - Accountability system mandated by federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Lamar Academy School - AP exams with scores at or above criteria

    Exams with scores at or above criteria (%)

  • All60.0
  • Hispanic61.1
  • Native Hawaiian50.0
Number of students in Grades 11 and 12: <150
Number of students taking at least one AP exam: <25
Percent of students taking at least one AP exam:

12.0%
Texas:

24.6%
Number of examinees scoring at or above 3 on at least one AP exam: <25
Examinees scoring at or above criteria on at least one AP exam:

75.0%
Texas:

39.6%

Number of AP exams: <25
Number of AP exams with scores at or above 3: <25
Percent of AP exams with scores at or above 3:

60.0%
Texas:

33.1%
Number of different AP courses provided by school: 2
Is enrollment via self-selection by students permittedfor all AP courses offered by the school?: Yes

Students Enrolled in at least one AP Course: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
Students Enrollment in Other Advanced Placement (AP) Subjects: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
Students who took one or more AP exams: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
Percent students who received a qualifying score on one or more AP exams
Lamar Academy School:

0.0%
Texas:

45.1%
Students who took no AP exams: 2 (all female)
  • Hispanic: 2

IB Diploma Programme:
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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, sponsored by the International Baccalaureate Organization, is designed as an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepares students, usually aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond.The Programme is typically taught over two years.IB Diploma Programme students study six courses at higher level or standard level.Students must choose one subject from each of groups 1 to 5, thus ensuring breadth of experience in languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics. The sixth subject may be an arts subject chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 5. Additionally, IB Diploma Programme students must meet three core requirements : the extended essay, the theory of knowledge course, and a creativity / action / service experience.

Lamar Academy School - IB exams with scores at or above criteria

Number of students in Grades 11 and 12: <150
Number of students taking at least one IB exam: <25
Percent of students taking at least one IB exam:

0.8%
State:

11.3%
Number of examinees scoring at or above 4 on at least one IB exam: <25
Examinees scoring at or above criteria on at least one IB exam:

100.0%
Texas:

86.7%

Number of IB exams: <25
Number of IB exams with scores at or above 4: <25
Percent of IB exams with scores at or above 4:

100.0%
Texas:

71.9%

Health & Safety


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 7,777 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic55
  • White4
  • LEP10
  • IDEA2
  • 5044
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 59 (male: 19, female: 40)
  • Hispanic: 55 (male: 17, female: 38)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
  • Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Lamar Academy School:

460.9
Texas:

147.9

Suspensions:
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(State average from 3,231 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 2 (all female)
  • Hispanic: 2
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 1

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Here:

7.8
State:

102.7
Students without disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
  • Hispanic: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all female)
  • Hispanic: 2

Classes & Courses


Algebra I:
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(State average from 1,490 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
Number of Algebra I classes: 8
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 8

9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 16 (male: 8, female: 8)
  • Hispanic: 16 (male: 8, female: 8)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
9-10th grade studenst who passed Algebra I: 11 (male: 4, female: 7)
  • Hispanic: 11 (male: 4, female: 7)
Percent of 9-10th grade students who passed
School:

68.8%
State:

77.3%
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
Percent of 11-12th grade students who passed
Lamar Academy School:

0.0%
Texas:

73.9%

Algebra II:
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Algebra II (college-preparatory) course topics typically include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in - depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.
Number of Algebra II classes: 25
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 25

    Student Enrollment in Algebra II

  • Hispanic28
  • White2
  • Multirace2
  • LEP7
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 32 (male: 10, female: 22)
  • Hispanic: 28 (male: 8, female: 20)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 2, female: 5)

Geometry:
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Geometry is a (college-preparatory) course that typically includes topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles.Geometry is considered a prerequisite for Algebra II.
Number of Geometry classes: 25
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 25

    Student Enrollment in Geometry

  • Hispanic40
  • White4
  • LEP7
  • IDEA4
Student Enrollment in Geometry: 44 (male: 16, female: 28)
  • Hispanic: 40 (male: 14, female: 26)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Advanced Mathematics:
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Advanced mathematics (college-preparatory) courses cover the following topics: trigonometry, trigonometry/algebra, trigonometry / analytic geometry, trigonometry / math analysis, analytic geometry, math analysis, math analysis / analytic geometry, probability and statistics, and precalculus
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes: 8
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 8

    Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics

  • Hispanic28
  • White2
  • LEP4
  • IDEA4
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics: 30 (male: 10, female: 20)
  • Hispanic: 28 (male: 8, female: 20)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Biology:
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Biology (college-preparatory) courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes.These courses include(but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Number of Biology classes: 13
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 13

Student Enrollment in Biology: 16 (male: 5, female: 11)
  • Hispanic: 16 (male: 5, female: 11)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Chemistry:
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Chemistry (college-preparatory) courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid / base and oxidation / reduction reactions; and atomic structure.Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.
Number of Chemistry classes: 23
Number of Chemistry classes taught by certified teachers: 23

    Student Enrollment in Chemistry

  • Hispanic43
  • Native Hawaiian2
  • White2
  • Multirace2
  • LEP7
  • IDEA2
Student Enrollment in Chemistry: 49 (male: 22, female: 27)
  • Hispanic: 43 (male: 20, female: 23)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all female)

Physics:
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Physics (college-preparatory) courses involve the study of the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the relationships between matter and energy.The study of physics includes examination of sound, light, and magnetic and electric phenomena.
Number of Physics classes: 18
Number of Physics classes taught by certified teachers: 18

    Student Enrollment in Physics

  • Hispanic37
  • Native Hawaiian2
  • White2
  • Multirace2
  • LEP7
  • IDEA2
Student Enrollment in Physics: 43 (male: 15, female: 28)
  • Hispanic: 37 (male: 11, female: 26)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)

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