Arapaho Classical Magnet
Tel:
(469)593-6400
- Arapaho Classical Magnet serves 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Arapaho Classical Magnet places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Arapaho Classical Magnet's student population of 585 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arapaho Classical Magnet's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arapaho Classical Magnet is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #546 out of 7,879 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 52% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richardson Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arapaho Classical Magnet is Richardson High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Richardson West J High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mohawk Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richardson Richardson West J High School Grades: 7-8 | 721 students
0.3 miles
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469)593-3700 0.3 7-8 721 - Richardson Richardson High School Grades: 9-12 | 2727 students
0.5 miles
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469)593-3000 0.5 9-12 2727 - Richardson Mohawk Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 459 students
0.7 miles
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469)593-6600 0.7 K-6 459 - Richardson Pearce High School Grades: 9-12 | 2332 students
0.8 miles
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469)593-5000 0.8 9-12 2332 - Dallas Spring Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 340 students
0.8 miles
7667 Roundrock Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469)593-4500 0.8 PK-6 340
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