Lamar Academy vs. Memorial High School
Should you attend Lamar Academy or Memorial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 47 students in grades 10-12, Lamar Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,021 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
47 students
2,021 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
154 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3311 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3672 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
579
Grade 10 Students
3
495
Grade 11 Students
19
497
Grade 12 Students
25
450
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
96%
94%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
4%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%