Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Summary:

Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary is a public school in Beaumont, Texas, serving grades PK-8 with 1,083 students. The school is part of the Beaumont Independent School District, which is ranked 869 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating.

Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (56.14%) and Hispanic (38.97%), and an extremely high percentage (over 97%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and STAAR test scores significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Despite spending significantly more per student ($10,333 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, the school has not seen any improvement in its academic performance.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Dishman Elementary, Curtis Elementary, and Blanchette Elementary have higher academic performance and more diverse student populations, despite being part of the same school district. This highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the disparities in academic outcomes and the implementation of a comprehensive approach to address the unique challenges faced by Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4301 Highland Ave
       Beaumont, TX  77705


(409) 617-6475

District: Beaumont Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4639th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,333 Help


Students who attend Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    M L King Middle
High:    Beaumont United High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,083

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.1%
Hispanic:
39.0%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Compare Details Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 13th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary ranks worse than 96.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.02. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: African American (56.1%), Hispanic (39%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary is 17.1, which is the 7th best among 14 elementary schools in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary is $10,333, which is the 6th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary 2286th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary in the ranking list.)

Beaumont Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Beaumont Independent School District (Isd) 869th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.76 3413th 3465 1.5%
2005 10.34 3375th 3475 2.9%
2006 24.49 3039th 3476 12.6%
2007 26.15 3217th 3724 13.6%
2008 40.84 2627th 3768 30.3%
2009 21.59 3514th 3884 9.5%
2010 32.02 3195th 3937 18.8%
2011 16.89 3816th 4095 6.8%
2012 17.32 3932nd 4206 6.5%
2013 21.43 3743rd 4221 11.3%
2014 6.62 4194th 4260 1.5%
2015 8.74 4154th 4320 3.8%
2016 10.59 4069th 4286 5.1%
2017 10.29 4180th 4329 3.4%
2018 3.62 4349th 4359 0.2%
2019 3.32 4464th 4479 0.3%
2021 7.11 4563rd 4578 0.3%
2022 3.96 4561st 4581 0.4%
2023 6.27 4575th 4647 1.5%
2024 5.40 4639th 4675 0.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.05 3117th 3226 3.4%
2019 11.76 3272nd 3333 1.8%
2021 16.90 3322nd 3446 3.6%
2022 13.74 3385th 3487 2.9%
2023 15.30 3373rd 3556 5.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.58 3232nd 3558 9.2%
2019 15.32 3639th 3684 1.2%
2021 20.35 3563rd 3799 6.2%
2022 17.78 3775th 3952 4.5%
2023 15.99 3953rd 4086 3.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.75 4250th 4264 0.3%
2019 5.09 4294th 4309 0.3%
2021 8.86 4430th 4451 0.5%
2022 5.78 4455th 4477 0.5%
2023 8.77 4432nd 4521 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.44 4295th 4306 0.3%
2019 3.82 4340th 4348 0.2%
2021 8.96 4460th 4499 0.9%
2022 5.20 4538th 4561 0.5%
2023 6.00 4554th 4588 0.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.03 3106th 3106 0.0%
2019 3.66 3163rd 3184 0.7%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.80 4031st 4240 4.9%
2019 12.35 4233rd 4295 1.4%
2021 20.83 3999th 4331 7.7%
2022 17.01 4195th 4461 6.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.23 4306th 4319 0.3%
2019 3.75 4345th 4357 0.3%
2021 7.12 4487th 4498 0.2%
2022 4.34 4547th 4563 0.4%
2023 8.77 4455th 4585 2.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.19 975th 1005 3.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.81 2460th 2483 0.9%
2019 8.61 2495th 2515 0.8%
2021 13.06 2395th 2444 2.0%
2022 9.85 2388th 2421 1.4%
2023 14.39 2351st 2443 3.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.42 4074th 4168 2.3%
2019 8.15 4147th 4188 1.0%
2021 11.86 4260th 4329 1.6%
2022 10.38 4286th 4376 2.1%
2023 10.77 4289th 4401 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.01 3074th 3142 2.2%
2022 0.58 3078th 3082 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.97 2248th 2330 3.5%
2024 8.02 2286th 2361 3.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.93 1612th 1643 1.9%
2023 17.50 1601st 1720 6.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.43 1630th 1757 7.2%
2023 17.92 1757th 1815 3.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.89 2186th 2220 1.5%
2023 10.72 2166th 2251 3.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.87 2197th 2221 1.1%
2023 8.92 2166th 2241 3.3%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 0.37 1488th 1488 0.0%
2023 0.22 1481st 1481 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.78 2098th 2182 3.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.39 2204th 2228 1.1%
2023 7.94 2182nd 2245 2.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.06 1223rd 1251 2.2%
2023 14.21 1214th 1273 4.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.72 2009th 2077 3.3%
2023 13.89 1987th 2116 6.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 89 767 26 73 1 n/a n/a 0 956
1998 57 856 21 71 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
1999 52 767 24 74 0 n/a n/a 0 917
2000 42 800 27 71 0 n/a n/a 0 940
2001 45 825 20 85 5 n/a n/a 0 980
2002 34 789 9 100 6 n/a n/a 0 938
2003 34 789 9 100 6 n/a n/a 0 938
2004 24 747 6 108 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2005 15 726 6 111 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2006 13 783 6 122 2 n/a n/a 0 926
2007 26 763 6 143 0 n/a n/a 0 938
2008 28 813 9 175 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
2009 25 809 8 184 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
2010 31 846 5 225 4 n/a n/a 0 1111
2011 27 769 8 226 3 1 11 0 1045
2012 28 742 13 238 2 1 8 0 1032
2013 22 657 11 246 2 1 15 0 954
2014 24 631 9 265 3 1 13 0 946
2015 17 621 13 285 4 1 8 0 949
2016 19 549 13 280 4 0 6 0 871
2017 18 489 13 289 3 1 13 0 826
2018 23 497 16 328 2 1 14 0 881
2019 30 466 14 352 4 1 13 0 880
2020 21 465 7 338 2 1 15 0 849
2021 17 519 4 365 8 1 11 0 925
2022 25 570 5 362 6 1 13 0 982
2023 27 608 6 422 4 1 15 0 1083

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 Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 956 64.8 14.8 80.9
1998 1006 66.0 15.2 82.5
1999 917 65.0 14.1 85.2
2000 940 67.1 14.0 88.9
2001 980 65.9 14.9 90.6
2002 938 67.8 13.8 89.9
2003 938 67.8 13.8 89.9
2004 886 64.6 13.7 84.2
2005 858 61.0 14.1 90.9
2006 926 64.7 14.3 89.6
2007 938 62.9 14.9 91
2008 1026 63.7 16.1 92.4
2009 1029 64.9 15.8 94
2010 1111 70.5 15.7 93.9
2011 1045 65.8 15.8 92.8
2012 1032 65.8 15.6 85.8
2013 954 64.0 14.9 89.6
2014 946 63.0 15.0 90.8
2015 949 59.0 16.0 93.5
2016 871 56.0 15.5 92.1
2017 826 50.0 16.5 95.4
2018 881 50.0 17.6 93.8
2019 880 53.4 16.4 96.8
2020 849 53.1 15.9 95.8
2021 925 62.9 14.6 97.4
2022 982 67.3 14.5 96
2023 1083 63.2 17.1 97

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 Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 956 64.8 14.8 80.9
1998 1006 66.0 15.2 82.5
1999 917 65.0 14.1 85.2
2000 940 67.1 14.0 88.9
2001 980 65.9 14.9 90.6
2002 938 67.8 13.8 89.9
2003 938 67.8 13.8 89.9
2004 886 64.6 13.7 84.2
2005 858 61.0 14.1 90.9
2006 926 64.7 14.3 89.6
2007 938 62.9 14.9 91
2008 1026 63.7 16.1 92.4
2009 1029 64.9 15.8 94
2010 1111 70.5 15.7 93.9
2011 1045 65.8 15.8 92.8
2012 1032 65.8 15.6 85.8
2013 954 64.0 14.9 89.6
2014 946 63.0 15.0 90.8
2015 949 59.0 16.0 93.5
2016 871 56.0 15.5 92.1
2017 826 50.0 16.5 95.4
2018 881 50.0 17.6 93.8
2019 880 53.4 16.4 96.8
2020 849 53.1 15.9 95.8
2021 925 62.9 14.6 97.4
2022 982 67.3 14.5 96
2023 1083 63.2 17.1 97

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 Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,635 (18.7%) $7,123 (81.3%) $8,758
2020 $1,540 (15.4%) $8,453 (84.6%) $9,992
2021 $1,806 (17.5%) $8,527 (82.5%) $10,333

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4464th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4575th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary)135
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2430
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary)49
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2122
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary)915
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2228
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary)1330
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))1822
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary)1823
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))3335
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary)124
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2731
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary)103
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2414
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8801083
 23.1%
African American466608
 30.5%
American Indian44
Asian146
 57.1%
Hispanic352422
 19.9%
Pacific Islander11
White3027
 10%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.8%97%
 0.2%


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Students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary are 56% African American, 39% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : M L King Middle
High : Beaumont United High School

Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,083 students attended Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary.


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