Lamar Center serves 23 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lamar Center?
23 students attend Lamar Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lamar Center students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Center?
Lamar Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar Center offer ?
Lamar Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Lamar Center part of?
Lamar Center is part of Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District.
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