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            Lamar CISD is a district deeply rooted in a proud tradition that spans over five decades and encompasses 345-square miles in the western part of fast-growing Fort Bend County. The district offers superior learning opportunities, combining excellent teachers, progressive educational theory and practice, and a state-of-the-art technology plan with the unmistakable advantage of small schools and a hometown atmosphere.

            Nineteen of 26 Lamar CISD campuses were ranked in the upper tiers of the state’s academic performance system by the Texas Education Association, with nine Exemplary and 10 Recognized campuses. The district offers full-day kindergarten classes and a well-balanced elementary curriculum, which includes instruction in fine arts and

computer skills.  

            The district provides unique sixth grade/middle school campuses that focus on the needs of preadolescents and provides the easiest possible transition to secondary schools.

            Junior high and high schools provide a curriculum that includes strong academics, advanced placement courses, career and technology programs and a full range of extracurricular activities. SAT scores remain at state averages while testing a large percentage of students each year.

            Smaller enrollments in Lamar’s secondary schools give students greater opportunities for success as well as leadership experiences. 

            LCISD’s gifted and talented program challenges academically oriented students at every level. A strong Special Education program focuses on learning in the regular academic program on the child’s home campus with services ranging from regular classes with adaptations to special classes with learning objectives adapted to the student's special needs.

            Lamar CISD has an extraordinary teaching staff characterized by 18 percent of its teachers with advanced degrees and over 41 percent of the teaching staff with more than ten years of experience.

            The district implements a highly successful dropout prevention program, leadership development program, education foundation and family literacy initiatives that are recognized throughout Texas.  The LCISD Safe and Drug Free Schools Team was one of two winners from across the U.S. to receive the National H.O.P.E. Award for outstanding prevention efforts.

            Lamar’s conservative approach to finance keeps homeowners’ school taxes at one of the lowest rates in the area.