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#5888 of 8,552 schools in TX
La Marque H S
High School · Texas City ISD · La Marque, TX
A Texas City ISD high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
397 DUROUX, La Marque, TX 77568
- Math 7% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La Marque H S score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Marque H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Marque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,912
Median home value
$209,300
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77568; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Aspire Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 1.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Hitchcock H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Galveston Co Detention CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 3.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Texas City ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Marque H S is listed in TEXAS CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Marque H S
La Marque H S is a public high school in La Marque, TX, part of Texas City ISD, serving approximately 699 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,888 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Marque H S
What grades does La Marque H S serve?
La Marque H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend La Marque H S?
La Marque H S has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Marque H S?
The student-teacher ratio at La Marque H S is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Marque H S rank in TX?
La Marque H S ranks #5,888 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is La Marque H S's MySchoolScout rating?
La Marque H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Marque H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Marque H S has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is La Marque H S a charter school?
No, La Marque H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Marque H S a Title I school?
No, La Marque H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Marque H S?
89.7% of students at La Marque H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (409) 938-4261
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77568)
- 21,118
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77568; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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