Bob Hope School

2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 465 students in grades 6-8, Bob Hope School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bob Hope School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bob Hope School's student population of 465 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
465 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Bob Hope School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bob Hope School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2770 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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47%
41%
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53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bob Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bob Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
95%
53%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Bob Hope School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bob Hope School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bob Hope School's ranking?
Bob Hope School is ranked #2770 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bob Hope School?
465 students attend Bob Hope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bob Hope School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bob Hope School?
Bob Hope School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bob Hope School offer ?
Bob Hope School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bob Hope School part of?
Bob Hope School is part of Bob HOPE School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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