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Lamesa High School

Public | 9-12 | 415 students

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Posted September 21, 2009

The school district has outstanding technology and it has and offers as many resources as possible to help students succeed. Some people blow the whole thing out of porportion, it is really not that bad.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 17, 2008

This is one of the best school that I worked in. The Administration and teachers cares about the sucees of the students
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 26, 2008

I graduated recently from the high school and even though I had some great learning experiences there - I feel that overall it was lacking. Compared to other high schools, this one was seriously lacking in resources for its students. When I was applying for scholarships I felt like I was on my own. The worst part was when I was looking at colleges. The students are given only one day to visit a college. This seriously hinders students from going out and checking out more schools.


Posted October 25, 2005

My feelings is that the school needs to hire more teachers that don't discriminate against other students because of the last names. I graduated from this school and I remember that things were more laid back and the teachers really cared for the students.
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
45%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students51%
Female54%
Male47%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English51%
Migrant25%
Non-migrant53%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrant56%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education60%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students53%
Female62%
Male47%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education0%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female62%
Male51%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education20%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female87%
Male81%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education40%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female82%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female88%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 67% 48%
White 26% 34%
Black 6% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 56%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 19%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 32%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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600 N 14th
Lamesa, TX 79331
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Phone: (806) 872-8385

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