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Port Arthur Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,152 students in Port Arthur Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Port Arthur Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
8,152 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
615 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Port Arthur Independent School District, which is ranked #1112 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1096 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
164 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
191 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,153 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
53%
# Black Students
3,332 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
41%
13%
# White Students
200 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
3%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
646
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
626
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
640
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
706
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
645
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
613
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
600
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
523
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
517
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
519
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
578
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
631
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
470
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
438
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,027 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,728 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,027
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,728
$14,148
Best Port Arthur Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Port Acres Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: #77.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Grades: PK-2
| 259 students
Rank: #99.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 Dequeen Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Grades: 3-5
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #1111.
Memorial High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Ste 100 Hwy 69
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Alternative School
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Stilwell Tech Ctr/cate
Alternative School
3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Grades: PK
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Arthur Independent School District?
Port Arthur Independent School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,152 students.
What is the rank of Port Arthur Independent School District?
Port Arthur Independent School District is ranked #1112 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Arthur Independent School District?
51% of Port Arthur Independent School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Arthur Independent School District?
Port Arthur Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Port Arthur Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,728 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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