Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arapaho Classical Magnet ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Arapaho Classical Magnet serves the northwest part of Richardson, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arapaho Classical Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arapaho Classical Magnet's student population of 615 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arapaho Classical Magnet ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapaho Classical Magnet is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arapaho Classical Magnet's ranking?
Arapaho Classical Magnet is ranked #532 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Arapaho Classical Magnet often compared to?
Arapaho Classical Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Heights Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Arapaho Classical Magnet?
615 students attend Arapaho Classical Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Arapaho Classical Magnet students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arapaho Classical Magnet?
Arapaho Classical Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arapaho Classical Magnet offer ?
Arapaho Classical Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arapaho Classical Magnet part of?
Arapaho Classical Magnet is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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