Mission Statement

To educate all students by ensuring access to a superior education through inspired leadership among parents, teachers, administrators, and staff, allowing students to achieve their full potential to participate in future social, economic, and educational opportunities in their community.

About Lamar CISD

Lamar CISD is deeply rooted in a proud tradition that spans over five decades. The district encompasses 345 square miles approximately 35 miles southwest of Houston in the western part of fast-growing Fort Bend County. LCISD 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.

Lamar CISD's growing student population of more than 19,000 is served by three high schools, three junior high schools, two middle schools and 17 elementary schools. Elementary #17, Hutchinson Elementary, opened in fall of 2005 in the River Park area.

The district offers a well-balanced elementary curriculum, which includes computer skills and fine arts with a certified art, music and physical education teacher on every campus. Unique sixth grade/middle school campuses focus on the needs of preadolescents and create 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. Smaller enrollments in Lamar's secondary schools give students an enhanced feeling of security and 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 supporting 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 21 percent of its teachers with advanced degrees and 50 percent of the teaching staff with more than 10 years of experience.

Marked by a high level of parent and community involvement, Lamar CISD implements a highly successful dropout prevention program, leadership development program 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 United States to receive the National H.O.P.E. Award for outstanding prevention efforts.

Another attractive point is Lamar's conservative approach to finance that keeps homeowners' school taxes at one of the lowest rates in the Houston area. A successful October 2003 Bond Referendum for $142.415 million will provide the district with facilities needed to manage growth as well as renovations and improvements at 16 existing campuses.

For additional information about the Lamar schools, please consult our website or contact the Community Relations Department at 832-223-0330.