Is La Marque High School a good school?

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

How many students attend La Marque High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 699 students attended La Marque High School.

What is the racial makeup of La Marque High School?

Students at La Marque High School are 54% African American, 35% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into La Marque High School?

La Marque High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hayley Elementary Elementary : Simms Elementary Middle : Giles Middle

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:
1711^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,223

Feeder schools for La Marque High School:

Elementary:	Hayley Elementary
	Simms Elementary
Middle:	Giles Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 699

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.9%

Hispanic:

34.8%

White:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Marque High School ranks worse than 86.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at La Marque High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.9%), Hispanic (34.8%), White (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.7% 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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Marque High School is 12.5. 1 high schools in the Texas City Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare La Marque High School employs 55.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2024 Rankings:

La Marque High School:

SchoolDigger ranks La Marque High School 1711^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See La Marque High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Texas City Independent School District (Isd):

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

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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
2019	11.54	1650^th	1857	11.1%
2021	17.15	1570^th	1861	15.6%
2022	10.13	1704^th	1876	9.2%
2023	12.00	1718^th	1961	12.4%
2024	14.44	1711^th	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	656^th	664	1.2%
2024	12.32	667^th	730	8.6%

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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
2018	32.87	731^st	1113	34.3%
2019	35.05	694^th	1136	38.9%
2021	41.98	579^th	1195	51.5%
2022	19.06	1115^th	1278	12.8%
2023	21.50	1114^th	1371	18.7%
2024	22.37	1141^st	1435	20.5%

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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
2018	18.26	1303^rd	1347	3.3%
2019	20.74	1229^th	1357	9.4%
2021	23.01	1207^th	1382	12.7%
2022	30.92	1015^th	1418	28.4%
2023	30.46	1069^th	1478	27.7%
2024	39.33	910^th	1547	41.2%

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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
2018	7.92	1696^th	1794	5.5%
2019	13.98	1649^th	1818	9.3%
2021	22.30	1508^th	1848	18.4%
2022	13.42	1664^th	1847	9.9%
2023	12.71	1690^th	1897	10.9%
2024	16.39	1654^th	1883	12.2%

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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
2018	6.73	1675^th	1781	6.0%
2019	12.84	1606^th	1798	10.7%
2021	15.79	1562^nd	1815	13.9%
2022	5.43	1746^th	1841	5.2%
2023	9.96	1695^th	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
2018	3.24	1116^th	1137	1.8%
2019	20.91	1050^th	1145	8.3%
2021	40.02	907^th	1177	22.9%
2023	72.07	140^th	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
2018	12.09	1713^th	1784	4.0%
2019	17.48	1646^th	1810	9.1%
2021	28.77	1342^nd	1829	26.6%
2022	10.06	1770^th	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
2018	6.30	1721^st	1803	4.5%
2019	9.82	1684^th	1824	7.7%
2021	16.90	1561^st	1840	15.2%
2022	14.54	1607^th	1853	13.3%
2023	13.38	1675^th	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
2018	9.98	935^th	1013	7.7%
2019	14.80	909^th	1024	11.2%
2021	24.66	780^th	1020	23.5%
2022	16.41	899^th	1031	12.8%
2023	17.11	914^th	1069	14.5%
2024	20.44	871^st	1065	18.2%

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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
2018	13.25	1534^th	1691	9.3%
2019	16.43	1517^th	1714	11.5%
2021	23.74	1380^th	1743	20.8%
2022	14.17	1560^th	1762	11.5%
2023	16.01	1562^nd	1820	14.2%
2024	17.65	1555^th	1804	13.8%

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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
2018	9.53	1426^th	1539	7.3%
2019	30.28	1155^th	1526	24.3%
2021	26.69	1182^nd	1510	21.7%
2022	8.71	1417^th	1525	7.1%
2023	29.40	1169^th	1576	25.8%
2024	23.43	1260^th	1556	19.0%

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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.

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	Total
2017	66	435	4	124	3	0	12	644
2018	66	444	5	133	4	0	13	665
2019	66	488	6	151	5	0	9	725
2020	64	447	2	162	4	3	8	690
2021	77	437	0	184	8	1	9	716
2022	59	376	2	195	1	0	15	648
2023	59	352	5	219	2	0	10	647
2024	57	377	4	243	2	0	16	699

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
2024	699	55.7	12.5	89.7

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
2024	699	55.7	12.5	89.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Marque High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1650^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1718^th 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)	29	16	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))	44	31	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (La Marque High School)	27	30	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))	51	37	14%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (La Marque High School)	24	26	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))	34	37	3%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (La Marque High School)	24	30	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))	36	40	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (La Marque High School)	15	40	25%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))	56	54	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	725	647	10.8%
African American	488	352	27.9%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	151	219	45%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	59	10.6%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.9%	91.2%	13.3%

Schools Near La Marque High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)	STAAR Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
La Marque High School	Public	9-12	397 Duroux	La Marque	77568	Galveston County	Texas City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 938-4261	699	56	12.5	89.7%	57 (8.2%)	377 (53.9%)	243 (34.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	14.4	1711^th of 1987 public high schools	13.9%		12	1718^th of 1961 public high schools	12.4%	7	4.2	35.1	31.8	34.6	40.1					$13,223	$1,638	$11,585
Hitchcock High School	Public	9-12	6629 Fm 2004	Hitchcock	77563	Galveston County	Hitchcock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 316-6544	524	41	12.7	78.2%	104 (19.8%)	209 (39.9%)	190 (36.3%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	30.6	1395^th of 1987 public high schools	29.8%		26.4	1459^th of 1961 public high schools	25.6%	64	7.9	43.2	49.7	48.6	58.3					$17,337	$2,752	$14,585
Galveston County Detention Center	Public	7-12	6101 Attwater	Dickinson	77539	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 229-6363	16	2	8.0	18.8%	8 (50.0%)	4 (25.0%)	4 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$2,299	$173	$2,126
Galveston County Jjaep	Public	10-12	6101 Attwater	Dickinson	77539	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 770-5920	6				1 (16.7%)	2 (33.3%)	3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Texas City High School	Public	9-12	1431 Ninth Ave N	Texas City	77590	Galveston County	Texas City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 916-0800	1,721	116	14.8	72.6%	405 (23.5%)	338 (19.6%)	884 (51.4%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.0%)	23.3	1555^th of 1987 public high schools	21.7%		28.5	1418^th of 1961 public high schools	27.7%	137	18.0	36.1	37.9	46.3	52.9					$11,723	$1,143	$10,580
Woodrow Wilson Daep	Public	5-12	1508 6th St N	Texas City	77590	Galveston County	Texas City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 916-0280	117	12	9.7	74.4%	17 (14.5%)	54 (46.2%)	38 (32.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.0%)								(n/a)										$69,932	$779	$69,153
Coastal Alternative Program	Public	7-12	13302 Hwy 6	Santa Fe	77510	Galveston County	Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 925-9700	11			45.5%	8 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dickinson High School	Public	9-12	3800 Baker Dr	Dickinson	77539	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 229-6400	3,763	234	16.0	63.6%	917 (24.4%)	679 (18.0%)	1,998 (53.1%)	70 (1.9%)	14 (0.4%)	4 (0.1%)	81 (2.2%)	49.7	939^th of 1987 public high schools	52.7%		43.4	1096^th of 1961 public high schools	44.1%	157	41.8	63.6	56.6	56.4	63.1					$9,866	$673	$9,194
Dickinson Continuation Center	Public	8-12	2805 Oak Park	Dickinson	77539	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 229-6350	85	6	15.3	71.8%	23 (27.1%)	14 (16.5%)	46 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	39.4	1184^th of 1987 public high schools	40.4%		50.1	929^th of 1961 public high schools	52.6%	255			0.0	22.2	70.4	33.3	0.0	25.0	41.7	$12,036	$389	$11,647
Santa Fe High School	Public	9-12	16000 Hwy 6	Santa Fe	77517	Galveston County	Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 927-3106	1,374	84	16.4	47.5%	960 (69.9%)	16 (1.2%)	353 (25.7%)	11 (0.8%)	12 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	20 (1.5%)	49.4	944^th of 1987 public high schools	52.5%		49	951^st of 1961 public high schools	51.5%	7	29.2	50.2	56.5	62.5	73.5					$11,203	$1,019	$10,183

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