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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
9,180 Schools
# Students
8,003 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
616 Teachers
369,136 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.
Overall District Rank
#1119 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
694,244 Students
% Black Students
41%
13%
# White Students
202 Students
1,427,308 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
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
666
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
658
383,594
# 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.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,326
$13,640
Spending / Student
$15,002
$14,384
Best Port Arthur ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #77.
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Grades: PK-2
| 236 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #99.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #1010.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 Dequeen Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Grades: 3-5
| 191 students
Rank: #1111.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
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
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
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
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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