For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,002 students in Arp Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Arp Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,002 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arp Independent School District, which is ranked #562 of all 1,196 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#578 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
16%
53%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
66%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,470 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,059 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,470
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,059
$14,116
Best Arp Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arp High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Toney Dr
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4917
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4917
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Arp Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16438 County Rd 294
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4650
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Arp J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 School St
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4936
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4936
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arp Independent School District?
Arp Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,002 students.
What is the rank of Arp Independent School District?
Arp Independent School District is ranked #562 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Arp Independent School District?
66% of Arp Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arp Independent School District?
Arp Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Arp Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,059 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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