Port Arthur Independent School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 14 public schools in Port Arthur Independent School District, serving 8,277 students. Port Arthur Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
- Public schools in Port Arthur Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
- The top ranked public schools in Port Arthur Independent School District are Houston Elementary School, Dequeen Elementary School and Dowling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Texas public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Port Arthur Independent School District |
| School District Website | http://www.paisd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (409) 989-6244 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| # of Schools | 14 Schools | 8,947 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,277 Students | 5,398,246 Students |
| # of Teachers | 547 Teachers | 355,401 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Port Arthur Independent School District, which is ranked #1064 of all 1,200 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 82% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1024 out of 1200 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 45% |
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| Graduation Rate | 86% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 210 Students | 20,590 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 3% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 287 Students | 235,500 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4,078 Students | 2,826,531 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 49% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 3,449 Students | 680,292 Students |
| % Black Students | 42% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 211 Students | 1,504,856 Students |
| % White Students | 3% | 28% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 8,027 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 40 Students | 122,450 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 755 | 254,767 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 609 | 371,437 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 609 | 388,455 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 649 | 394,227 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 638 | 409,796 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 728 | 413,679 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 712 | 414,261 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 512 | 402,503 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 557 | 402,496 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 470 | 398,647 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 509 | 433,436 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 585 | 397,442 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 510 | 371,952 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 434 | 345,148 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,332 is higher than the state median of $12,556. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $18,742 is higher than the state median of $12,335. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (TX) |
| Total Revenue | $110 MM | $11 MM |
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| Spending | $155 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,332 | $12,556 |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,742 | $12,335 |
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Port Arthur Independent School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Houston Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50%3245 36th St10
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Grades: PK-5 | 606 students
- Dequeen Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50%740 Dequeen Blvd10
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Grades: 3-5 | 291 students
- Dowling Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%6301 Pat Ave10
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
- Tyrrell Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4401 Ferndale Dr10
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Grades: PK-5 | 895 students
- Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50%5701 9th Ave10
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
- Lincoln Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1023 Abe Lincoln Ave10
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
- Memorial High School Math: 30% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr10
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Grades: 9-12 | 2,038 students
- Jefferson Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2200 Jefferson Dr10
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Grades: 6-8 | 925 students
- Travis Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1115 Lakeview Ave10
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
- Lee Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%3900 10th St10
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Grades: PK-5 | 777 students
- Port Arthur Alternative Center Alternative School1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
- Stilwell Technical Ctr/cate Alternative School3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Washington Elementary School1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Grades: PK-2 | 293 students
- Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Grades: PK | 422 students
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