Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Summary:

Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is a public charter middle school serving 482 students in grades 6-8 in Arlington, Texas, a diverse community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 10% of Texas middle schools, offering a rigorous academic program that helps students excel.

Arlington Classics Academy - Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outpacing state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 66.29% of 6th graders, 75.63% of 7th graders, and 90.85% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%, respectively. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-20% of Texas middle schools for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, and in the top 5% for White students. Additionally, the school maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.9% over the past several years, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bailey J.H., Kennedale J.H., and others in the Arlington Independent School District, Kennedale Independent School District, Mansfield Independent School District, and International Leadership Of Texas, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle stands out as a top performer, with significantly higher STAAR proficiency rates in both Reading and Mathematics. This exceptional performance, along with the school's well-rounded educational experience and strong support for diverse learners, make it a standout institution in the Arlington area.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 5200 S Bowen Rd
       Arlington, TX  76017


(817) 987-1819

District: Arlington Classics Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,253 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.1%
Hispanic:
23.9%
African American:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arlington Classics Academy - Middle ranks better than 89.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.6. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.1%), Hispanic (23.9%), African American (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle is $8,253.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arlington Classics Academy - Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Classics Academy - Middle 243rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Arlington Classics Academy - Middle in the ranking list.)

Arlington Classics Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Classics Academy 44th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

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Rank History for all students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 88.65 91st 1951 95.3%
2013 75.97 348th 1973 82.4%
2014 80.12 270th 1987 86.4%
2015 78.11 319th 2043 84.4%
2016 69.17 565th 1987 71.6%
2017 87.18 186th 2027 90.8%
2018 89.32 145th 2080 93.0%
2019 93.32 98th 2193 95.5%
2021 82.41 268th 2252 88.1%
2022 83.35 272nd 2254 87.9%
2023 89.45 148th 2330 93.6%
2024 84.60 243rd 2361 89.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.60 93rd 753 87.6%
2021 55.17 286th 743 61.5%
2022 50.50 368th 813 54.7%
2023 81.41 97th 817 88.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.44 148th 1376 89.2%
2019 91.52 53rd 1445 96.3%
2022 89.17 74th 1643 95.5%
2023 91.15 80th 1720 95.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.09 133rd 1626 91.8%
2021 31.29 1261st 1712 26.3%
2022 61.37 384th 1757 78.1%
2023 46.67 771st 1815 57.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.38 107th 2039 94.8%
2019 90.07 77th 2073 96.3%
2021 87.25 98th 2172 95.5%
2022 78.05 254th 2220 88.6%
2023 85.02 156th 2251 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.14 207th 2008 89.7%
2019 89.61 143rd 2047 93.0%
2021 77.23 339th 2151 84.2%
2022 78.61 335th 2221 84.9%
2023 86.83 185th 2241 91.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.06 960th 2008 52.2%
2019 63.26 466th 2058 77.4%
2021 65.61 419th 2118 80.2%
2022 70.63 357th 2182 83.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.52 114th 2030 94.4%
2019 94.78 74th 2069 96.4%
2021 85.30 204th 2168 90.6%
2022 86.75 183rd 2228 91.8%
2023 90.92 122nd 2245 94.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.62 285th 587 51.4%
2019 69.38 159th 594 73.2%
2021 50.62 314th 589 46.7%
2022 68.43 179th 606 70.5%
2023 73.32 138th 616 77.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.48 136th 1167 88.3%
2019 92.20 56th 1193 95.3%
2021 79.94 143rd 1213 88.2%
2022 83.27 117th 1251 90.6%
2023 86.40 104th 1273 91.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.30 58th 1895 96.9%
2019 89.69 114th 1935 94.1%
2021 79.18 227th 2043 88.9%
2022 73.71 338th 2077 83.7%
2023 84.33 183rd 2116 91.4%
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Rank History for White students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.43 182nd 1673 89.1%
2019 87.62 126th 1684 92.5%
2021 74.04 312th 1700 81.6%
2022 76.66 279th 1723 83.8%
2023 88.71 84th 1749 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Friday, August 22, 2014

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Enrollment information for Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 77 34 12 26 0 0 8 0 157
2013 102 52 17 33 0 0 15 0 219
2014 114 50 23 46 0 0 8 0 241
2015 125 94 40 58 1 1 16 0 335
2016 155 102 50 64 1 1 11 0 384
2017 156 122 70 68 1 1 10 0 428
2018 191 109 72 88 3 0 14 0 477
2019 190 114 72 99 2 0 16 0 493
2020 189 119 68 99 3 1 25 0 504
2021 192 113 72 96 1 1 25 0 500
2022 196 107 58 102 1 1 29 0 494
2023 169 108 61 115 0 2 27 0 482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 157 10.3 15.1 0
2013 219 15.3 14.3 24.2
2014 241 15.4 15.5 23.7
2015 335 20.0 16.7 20.6
2016 384 23.0 16.6 25.3
2017 428 23.0 18.6 21.3
2018 477 30.5 15.6 18.9
2019 493 29.8 16.5 20.9
2020 504 29.0 17.3 19.6
2021 500 29.1 17.1 18.4
2022 494 32.0 15.4 23.5
2023 482 31.0 15.5 27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 157 10.3 15.1 0
2013 219 15.3 14.3 24.2
2014 241 15.4 15.5 23.7
2015 335 20.0 16.7 20.6
2016 384 23.0 16.6 25.3
2017 428 23.0 18.6 21.3
2018 477 30.5 15.6 18.9
2019 493 29.8 16.5 20.9
2020 504 29.0 17.3 19.6
2021 500 29.1 17.1 18.4
2022 494 32.0 15.4 23.5
2023 482 31.0 15.5 27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $549 (7.5%) $6,794 (92.5%) $7,343
2020 $434 (6.1%) $6,666 (93.9%) $7,100
2021 $342 (4.1%) $7,910 (95.8%) $8,253

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Arlington Classics Academy - Middle)5866
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Classics Academy)5866
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Classics Academy - Middle)6456
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Classics Academy)6456
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Arlington Classics Academy - Middle)7892
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Arlington Classics Academy)7892
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Classics Academy - Middle)6763
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Classics Academy)6763
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Arlington Classics Academy - Middle)8186
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Arlington Classics Academy)8186
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Arlington Classics Academy - Middle)7066
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Arlington Classics Academy)7066
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Arlington Classics Academy - Middle)7469
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Arlington Classics Academy)7469
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Arlington Classics Academy - Middle)8179
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Arlington Classics Academy)8179
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493482
 2.2%
African American114108
 5.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian7261
 15.3%
Hispanic99115
 16.2%
Pacific Islander02
White190169
 11.1%
Two or More Races1627
 68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%27.6%
 6.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Arlington Classics Academy - Middle.

Students at Arlington Classics Academy - Middle are 35% White, 24% Hispanic, 22% African American, 13% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Arlington Classics Academy - Middle ranks 243rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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