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Lamar Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 627 students

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Posted October 16, 2012

Lamar Elementary is a great place to work! We have caring dedicated teachers and a supportive staff. We do our best to communicate with our parents and appreciate the support we get from home. There's something really special about Lamar! Come see us!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 13, 2012

When it was my son's first day at Lamar Elementary, His Kindergarten teacher didnt even look at me or introduce herself at all. She acted stuck up and rude. Some days he has homework and some days he doesnt. I never know when they have or dont have home work, or when they dont have school days or anything. That Cob teacher makes the school look bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2009

i love this school.. my child is doing well
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2008

Lamar Elementary in Pampa, Tx. is a very caring school. The teachers at this school treat the students like their own. We have all different ethnics and we blend like we are on one the same team. Go Bobcats!!!!!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 87% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
100%
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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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

Math

All Students89%
Female85%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented80%

Writing

All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%
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

Math

All Students92%
Female89%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female73%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female72%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 59% 48%
White 31% 34%
Black 10% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 27%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 84%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 20%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 37%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1234 S Nelson
Pampa, TX 79065
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Phone: (806) 669-4880

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