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Lamar Academy

1009 N 10TH ST, MCALLEN, TX, 78501

Ranked 5433 of 5501 in Texas

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Lamar Academy

1009 N 10TH ST, MCALLEN, TX, 78501

Ranked 5433 of 5501 in Texas

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About Lamar Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 59%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 59% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
5 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
99
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.04%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 93.94%
Black 1.01%
Two+ Races 1.01%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.04%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
93.94%
Black
1.01%
Two+ Races
1.01%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 99
53.54%
53 Female
46.46%
46 Male

Student Population

99 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

99 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lamar Academy Contact Information

Address

1009 N 10TH ST, MCALLEN, TX, 78501

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Phone

(956) 632-3222

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TOP 5433 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lamar Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 4:08 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) Exhibition, which Lamar Academy students recently took part in with local middle schools, was a chance for them to show off their research and global thinking projects. The campus is getting ready for "Decision Day" on April 24. On that day, graduating seniors will tell the community where they will go to college and what they will do for a living. The academy also continues to honor outstanding staff members. A faculty member was recently named Teacher of the Year for 2025–2026 for their dedication to academic rigor and student success.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at Lamar Academy?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Lamar Academy push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q3. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Does Lamar Academy encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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