Port Arthur ISD School District

4801 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Port Arthur ISD 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 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,003 students in Port Arthur ISD 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 ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
14 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
8,003 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
616 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Port Arthur ISD School District, which is ranked #1132 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1119 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Port Arthur ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Port Arthur ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Port Arthur ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Port Arthur ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
175 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
216 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,998 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
53%
# Black Students
3,321 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
41%
13%
# White Students
202 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
3%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
625
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
610
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
666
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
658
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
620
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
597
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
629
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
517
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
529
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
555
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
589
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
505
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
519
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
384
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,326 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,002 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Port Arthur ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$120 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Port Arthur ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,326
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Port Arthur ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,002
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Port Arthur ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Port Arthur ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,997 students
Rank: #44.
Port Acres Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #88.
Tyrrell Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #99.
Dequeen Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Dequeen Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Grades: 3-5
| 191 students
Rank: #1010.
Travis Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Alternative School
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stilwell Tech Ctr/cate
Alternative School
3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Grades: PK-2
| 236 students
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Grades: PK
| 352 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Port Arthur ISD School District?
Port Arthur ISD School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,003 students.
What is the rank of Port Arthur ISD School District?
Port Arthur ISD School District is ranked #1132 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 ISD School District?
50% of Port Arthur ISD School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Arthur ISD School District?
Port Arthur ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Port Arthur ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,002 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,003 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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