Arapaho Classical Magnet
Arapaho Classical Magnet serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Arapaho Classical Magnet placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Arapaho Classical Magnet places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Arapaho Classical Magnet's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 582 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arapaho Classical Magnet is ranked within the top 10% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arapaho Classical Magnet is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #568 out of 7999 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 52% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 51% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richardson Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Richardson Richardson West J High School Math: 57% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 711 students10
0.3 miles
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700 0.3 7-8 711 - Richardson Richardson High School Math: 51% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,770 students10
0.5 miles
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000 0.5 9-12 2,770 - Richardson Mohawk Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 455 students10
0.7 miles
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600 0.7 PK-6 455 - Richardson Pearce High School Math: 49% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,383 students10
0.8 miles
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000 0.8 9-12 2,383 - Dallas Spring Creek Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 331 students10
0.8 miles
7667 Roundrock Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500 0.8 PK-6 331
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