Lamar Elementary

Lamar Elementary sits in Baytown, a blue-collar Gulf Coast community east of Houston where petrochemical plants line the horizon and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The school shows some real strength in science — not surprising given the industrial landscape that surrounds the area — though families should know that English and math scores have room to grow. It's a good fit for families who are rooted in the Baytown community and want a neighborhood school with local character, and who are prepared to stay engaged and supplement learning at home.