Summary:
The 77640 zip code area in Port Arthur, Texas is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools are part of the Port Arthur Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 866 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout school in this set is Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies, a public charter high school and middle school. Tekoa Academy outperforms the state and district on STAAR exams, with 78.57% proficiency in Algebra I, 61.54% in Biology, and 100% in U.S. History at the high school level. In contrast, the other schools in the district generally underperform the state averages on STAAR exams, with proficiency rates well below 50% in most subjects and grade levels.
The schools in this area serve a majority African American student population, ranging from 58.31% at Lincoln Middle to 86.84% at Tekoa Academy's middle school. All the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 83.42% at Dequeen Elementary to 96.15% at Tekoa Academy's high school. This suggests the students in this community face significant economic challenges that may impact their academic performance. While the district's resource allocation appears uneven, with spending per student ranging from $10,325 at Lincoln Middle to $16,589 at Dequeen Elementary, Tekoa Academy stands out as a potential bright spot, providing a better educational experience for its students.
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