La Marque High School

Summary:

La Marque High School is a public high school serving 647 students in grades 9-12 in the Texas City Independent School District (ISD), located in La Marque, Texas. The student body is predominantly African American (54.4%) and Hispanic (33.85%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Despite being part of the Texas City ISD, La Marque High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with a statewide ranking between 1570-1718 out of 1861-1987 schools over the past 5 years. The school is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance. This is particularly concerning as the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates often less than half the state average for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, La Marque High School has experienced high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 2.9% to 10.2%, which are significantly higher than the state average, and its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 72.3% and 79.4%, lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Santa Fe High School and Texas City High School, La Marque High School significantly underperforms, suggesting that there may be systemic challenges within the district or community that are impacting the school's ability to improve student outcomes. The detailed data on subgroup performance highlights specific areas where targeted interventions and support could be beneficial, such as improving academic achievement for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 397 Duroux
       La Marque, TX  77568


(409) 938-4261

District: Texas City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1711th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,223 Help


Feeder schools for La Marque High School:

Elementary:    Hayley Elementary
    Simms Elementary
Middle:    Giles Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  647

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.4%
Hispanic:
33.8%
White:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details La Marque High School ranks worse than 86.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of La Marque High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.4%), Hispanic (33.8%), White (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Texas City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Marque High School is 13. 1 high schools in the Texas City Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare La Marque High School employs 49.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Marque High School is $13,223. 1 high schools in the Texas City Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

La Marque High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks La Marque High School 1711th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See La Marque High School in the ranking list.)

Texas City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Texas City Independent School District (Isd) 810th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Marque High School

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Rank History for all students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.54 1650th 1857 11.1%
2021 17.15 1570th 1861 15.6%
2022 10.13 1704th 1876 9.2%
2023 12.00 1718th 1961 12.4%
2024 14.44 1711th 1987 13.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.24 656th 664 1.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.87 731st 1113 34.3%
2019 35.05 694th 1136 38.9%
2021 41.98 579th 1195 51.5%
2022 19.06 1115th 1278 12.8%
2023 21.50 1114th 1371 18.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.26 1303rd 1347 3.3%
2019 20.74 1229th 1357 9.4%
2021 23.01 1207th 1382 12.7%
2022 30.92 1015th 1418 28.4%
2023 30.46 1069th 1478 27.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.92 1696th 1794 5.5%
2019 13.98 1649th 1818 9.3%
2021 22.30 1508th 1848 18.4%
2022 13.42 1664th 1847 9.9%
2023 12.71 1690th 1897 10.9%
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Rank History for Female students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.73 1675th 1781 6.0%
2019 12.84 1606th 1798 10.7%
2021 15.79 1562nd 1815 13.9%
2022 5.43 1746th 1841 5.2%
2023 9.96 1695th 1891 10.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.24 1116th 1137 1.8%
2019 20.91 1050th 1145 8.3%
2021 40.02 907th 1177 22.9%
2023 72.07 140th 1182 88.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.09 1713th 1784 4.0%
2019 17.48 1646th 1810 9.1%
2021 28.77 1342nd 1829 26.6%
2022 10.06 1770th 1837 3.6%
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Rank History for Male students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.30 1721st 1803 4.5%
2019 9.82 1684th 1824 7.7%
2021 16.90 1561st 1840 15.2%
2022 14.54 1607th 1853 13.3%
2023 13.38 1675th 1913 12.4%
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Rank History for African American students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.98 935th 1013 7.7%
2019 14.80 909th 1024 11.2%
2021 24.66 780th 1020 23.5%
2022 16.41 899th 1031 12.8%
2023 17.11 914th 1069 14.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.25 1534th 1691 9.3%
2019 16.43 1517th 1714 11.5%
2021 23.74 1380th 1743 20.8%
2022 14.17 1560th 1762 11.5%
2023 16.01 1562nd 1820 14.2%
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Rank History for White students at La Marque High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.53 1426th 1539 7.3%
2019 30.28 1155th 1526 24.3%
2021 26.69 1182nd 1510 21.7%
2022 8.71 1417th 1525 7.1%
2023 29.40 1169th 1576 25.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for La Marque High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 66 435 4 124 3 0 12 0 644
2018 66 444 5 133 4 0 13 0 665
2019 66 488 6 151 5 0 9 0 725
2020 64 447 2 162 4 3 8 0 690
2021 77 437 0 184 8 1 9 0 716
2022 59 376 2 195 1 0 15 0 648
2023 59 352 5 219 2 0 10 0 647

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Marque High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 644 48.4 13.3 81.5
2018 665 49.4 13.4 76.8
2019 725 53.2 13.6 77.9
2020 690 51.5 13.3 81.9
2021 716 51.6 13.8 92
2022 648 47.6 13.5 92.3
2023 647 49.5 13.0 91.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Marque High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 644 48.4 13.3 81.5
2018 665 49.4 13.4 76.8
2019 725 53.2 13.6 77.9
2020 690 51.5 13.3 81.9
2021 716 51.6 13.8 92
2022 648 47.6 13.5 92.3
2023 647 49.5 13.0 91.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Marque High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,744 (14.0%) $10,698 (86.0%) $12,443
2020 $1,418 (11.0%) $11,485 (89.0%) $12,903
2021 $1,638 (12.4%) $11,585 (87.6%) $13,223

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Marque High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1650th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1718th of 1961 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (La Marque High School)2916
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))4431
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (La Marque High School)2730
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))5137
 14%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (La Marque High School)2426
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))3437
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (La Marque High School)2430
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))3640
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (La Marque High School)1540
 25%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))5654
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students725647
 10.8%
African American488352
 27.9%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic151219
 45%
Pacific Islander00
White6659
 10.6%
Two or More Races910
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%91.2%
 13.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Marque High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended La Marque High School.

Students at La Marque High School are 54% African American, 34% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% Two or more races.

La Marque High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hayley Elementary
Elementary : Simms Elementary
Middle : Giles Middle

La Marque High School ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Texas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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