MacArthur Elementary

Summary:

MacArthur Elementary is a public elementary school in Galena Park, Texas, serving 614 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Galena Park Independent School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MacArthur Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR assessments in reading and mathematics for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 57.58% of 3rd-grade students at MacArthur Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 52.01% for Galena Park ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's higher per-student spending of $12,754 in 2020-2021 may contribute to these strong academic results.

While MacArthur Elementary's overall performance is impressive, there are some areas for improvement. The school's special education and gifted and talented student subgroups perform below average compared to the state. Additionally, nearby schools like Woodland Acres Elementary and Jacinto City Elementary have shown strong academic achievements as well, suggesting that parents in the Galena Park area have several high-performing options to consider for their children's education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1801 N Main
       Galena Park, TX  77547-2339


(832) 386-4630

District: Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1702nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,754 Help


Students who attend MacArthur Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Galena Park Middle
High:    Galena Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  614

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.7%
African American:
3.7%
White:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details MacArthur Elementary ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Galena Park Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.7%), African American (3.7%), White (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MacArthur Elementary is 14.1, which is the 3rd best among 15 elementary schools in the Galena Park Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at MacArthur Elementary is $12,754. 7 elementary schools in the Galena Park Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

MacArthur Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Galena Park Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Galena Park Independent School District (Isd) 369th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for MacArthur Elementary

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Rank History for all students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.24 1322nd 3465 61.8%
2005 60.67 1487th 3475 57.2%
2006 72.61 869th 3476 75.0%
2007 68.94 1145th 3724 69.3%
2008 78.70 535th 3768 85.8%
2009 72.16 956th 3884 75.4%
2010 65.08 1466th 3937 62.8%
2011 61.13 1756th 4095 57.1%
2012 56.51 1902nd 4206 54.8%
2013 43.38 2679th 4221 36.5%
2014 37.63 3024th 4260 29.0%
2015 44.54 2622nd 4320 39.3%
2016 56.70 1964th 4286 54.2%
2017 52.86 1809th 4329 58.2%
2018 63.25 1332nd 4359 69.4%
2019 51.35 1959th 4479 56.3%
2021 52.91 1888th 4578 58.8%
2022 59.44 1632nd 4581 64.4%
2023 55.59 1850th 4647 60.2%
2024 57.59 1702nd 4675 63.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.87 257th 3226 92.0%
2019 77.19 393rd 3333 88.2%
2021 83.87 259th 3446 92.5%
2022 68.70 742nd 3487 78.7%
2023 67.55 810th 3556 77.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.80 1260th 3558 64.6%
2019 51.28 1349th 3684 63.4%
2021 38.67 2146th 3799 43.5%
2022 21.32 3611th 3952 8.6%
2023 31.57 3002nd 4086 26.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.83 674th 4264 84.2%
2019 64.78 1076th 4309 75.0%
2021 69.20 881st 4451 80.2%
2022 72.03 793rd 4477 82.3%
2023 64.94 1187th 4521 73.7%
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Rank History for Female students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.03 1378th 4306 68.0%
2019 50.19 2035th 4348 53.2%
2021 50.03 2026th 4499 55.0%
2022 56.85 1731st 4561 62.0%
2023 55.70 1815th 4588 60.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.85 812th 3106 73.9%
2019 62.60 1334th 3184 58.1%
2021 51.70 1700th 3006 43.4%
2022 61.58 1326th 2958 55.2%
2023 44.58 2124th 2980 28.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.12 477th 4240 88.8%
2019 71.23 732nd 4295 83.0%
2021 72.77 620th 4331 85.7%
2022 68.87 894th 4461 80.0%
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Rank History for Male students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.54 1409th 4319 67.4%
2019 52.95 1830th 4357 58.0%
2021 55.32 1723rd 4498 61.7%
2022 60.05 1599th 4563 65.0%
2023 55.04 1851st 4585 59.6%
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Rank History for African American students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.65 1436th 2483 42.2%
2019 57.84 851st 2515 66.2%
2021 22.67 2157th 2444 11.7%
2022 49.67 1098th 2421 54.6%
2023 22.00 2147th 2443 12.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.78 915th 4168 78.0%
2019 57.61 1526th 4188 63.6%
2021 65.30 1098th 4329 74.6%
2022 66.80 1069th 4376 75.6%
2023 66.76 1099th 4401 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.84 648th 3127 79.3%
2019 48.34 1673rd 3142 46.8%
2021 45.15 1711th 3082 44.5%
2022 55.49 1354th 3082 56.1%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for MacArthur Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 189 82 1 259 n/a n/a n/a 0 531
1989 174 74 0 295 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 154 59 0 336 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1991 162 61 0 348 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1992 127 67 0 379 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1993 122 61 0 379 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 116 55 0 355 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 91 56 0 390 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 91 56 0 390 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 81 56 0 424 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 69 49 0 453 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 51 44 1 487 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 47 54 0 488 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2001 45 42 0 527 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 57 39 0 615 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2003 57 39 0 615 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2004 43 36 0 638 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2005 45 37 0 696 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2006 53 33 0 725 2 n/a n/a 0 813
2007 39 38 0 712 2 n/a n/a 0 791
2008 33 28 0 711 4 n/a n/a 0 776
2009 41 32 1 714 4 n/a n/a 0 792
2010 46 33 1 697 3 n/a n/a 0 780
2011 36 28 1 694 3 0 0 0 762
2012 36 32 0 664 4 0 0 0 736
2013 37 25 1 666 3 0 0 0 732
2014 39 26 1 658 1 0 2 0 727
2015 44 34 1 635 0 0 3 0 717
2016 43 32 1 630 0 0 1 0 707
2017 37 23 2 647 0 0 2 0 711
2018 43 32 2 684 2 0 5 0 768
2019 27 33 3 637 2 0 6 0 708
2020 31 31 2 601 2 0 5 0 672
2021 20 26 0 578 2 0 5 0 631
2022 19 26 1 570 2 0 4 0 622
2023 16 23 1 569 2 0 3 0 614

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 MacArthur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 29.0 18.3 n/a
1989 543 n/a n/a n/a
1990 549 30.0 18.3 n/a
1991 571 30.1 18.9 n/a
1992 573 28.0 20.4 59.7
1993 562 29.0 19.4 64.4
1994 526 29.0 18.1 54.2
1995 537 29.0 18.5 64.1
1996 537 29.0 18.5 64.1
1997 561 30.0 18.7 64.7
1998 571 32.0 17.8 63.2
1999 584 36.0 16.2 81
2000 589 38.7 15.2 80.5
2001 616 42.9 14.4 82
2002 711 51.0 13.9 75.8
2003 711 51.0 13.9 75.8
2004 717 51.0 14.1 79.5
2005 778 52.0 15.0 83.9
2006 813 55.0 14.8 89.1
2007 791 56.0 14.1 89.3
2008 776 53.5 14.5 88.1
2009 792 53.0 14.9 85.5
2010 780 55.4 14.0 88.6
2011 762 49.7 15.3 89.1
2012 736 51.4 14.2 87.2
2013 732 46.0 15.9 89.9
2014 727 46.5 15.6 89
2015 717 43.0 16.6 90.5
2016 707 43.0 16.4 88.8
2017 711 43.5 16.3 87.6
2018 768 45.0 17.0 80.1
2019 708 38.9 18.1 88.7
2020 672 40.3 16.6 86.5
2021 631 42.8 14.7 90.3
2022 622 43.2 14.3 89.2
2023 614 43.4 14.1 88.6

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 MacArthur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 29.0 18.3 n/a
1989 543 n/a n/a n/a
1990 549 30.0 18.3 n/a
1991 571 30.1 18.9 n/a
1992 573 28.0 20.4 59.7
1993 562 29.0 19.4 64.4
1994 526 29.0 18.1 54.2
1995 537 29.0 18.5 64.1
1996 537 29.0 18.5 64.1
1997 561 30.0 18.7 64.7
1998 571 32.0 17.8 63.2
1999 584 36.0 16.2 81
2000 589 38.7 15.2 80.5
2001 616 42.9 14.4 82
2002 711 51.0 13.9 75.8
2003 711 51.0 13.9 75.8
2004 717 51.0 14.1 79.5
2005 778 52.0 15.0 83.9
2006 813 55.0 14.8 89.1
2007 791 56.0 14.1 89.3
2008 776 53.5 14.5 88.1
2009 792 53.0 14.9 85.5
2010 780 55.4 14.0 88.6
2011 762 49.7 15.3 89.1
2012 736 51.4 14.2 87.2
2013 732 46.0 15.9 89.9
2014 727 46.5 15.6 89
2015 717 43.0 16.6 90.5
2016 707 43.0 16.4 88.8
2017 711 43.5 16.3 87.6
2018 768 45.0 17.0 80.1
2019 708 38.9 18.1 88.7
2020 672 40.3 16.6 86.5
2021 631 42.8 14.7 90.3
2022 622 43.2 14.3 89.2
2023 614 43.4 14.1 88.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for MacArthur Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,438 (14.9%) $8,216 (85.1%) $9,654
2020 $1,336 (12.2%) $9,594 (87.8%) $10,930
2021 $1,747 (13.7%) $11,006 (86.3%) $12,754

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

Impact of COVID-19 on MacArthur Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1959th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1850th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (MacArthur Elementary)3950
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))3951
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (MacArthur Elementary)4232
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (MacArthur Elementary)5811
 47%
   3rd Grade Reading (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))4231
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (MacArthur Elementary)6428
 36%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (MacArthur Elementary)3542
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (MacArthur Elementary)5347
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))4748
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (MacArthur Elementary)2517
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))3124
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
4th Grade Mathematics (MacArthur Elementary)2420
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))3216
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%
5th Grade Reading (MacArthur Elementary)4456
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))4249
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (MacArthur Elementary)6964
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))5751
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (MacArthur Elementary)5438
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Galena Park Independent School District (Isd))4729
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students708614
 13.3%
African American3323
 30.3%
American Indian22
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic637569
 10.7%
Pacific Islander00
White2716
 40.7%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.7%88.6%
 0.1%


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Students who attend MacArthur Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Galena Park Middle
High : Galena Park High School

MacArthur Elementary ranks 1702nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 614 students attended MacArthur Elementary.

Students at MacArthur Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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