Port Arthur ISD School District
School District · Port Arthur, Texas
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,737
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,737
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Port Arthur ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Port Arthur ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Houston EL
Port Arthur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams EL
Port Arthur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Port Acres EL
Port Arthur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#786 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,737
+$1,769 vs Texas median
District size
8,155 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Port Arthur ISD ranks #786 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Port Arthur ISD's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Houston EL (8.2/10), Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams EL (6.2/10), and Port Acres EL (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Port Arthur ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Port Arthur ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Port Arthur ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Port Acres EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Memorial H S | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson Middle | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Tyrrell EL | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Lakeview EL | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Washington EL | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Lincoln Middle | 3.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Travis EL | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Port Arthur ISD
Port Arthur ISD is a Port Arthur, Texas school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 8,155 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $14,737 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Port Arthur ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Houston EL, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Port Arthur ISD students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Port Arthur ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Port Arthur ISD with test data.
Schools in Port Arthur ISD
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Port Arthur
- Total Enrollment
- 8,155
- Teachers (FTE)
- 595
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Port Arthur ISD?
Port Arthur ISD has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Port Arthur ISD?
The average composite rating for Port Arthur ISD is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Port Arthur ISD?
Port Arthur ISD spends $14,737 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Arthur ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Port Arthur ISD is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Port Arthur ISD?
Houston EL is the highest-rated school in Port Arthur ISD with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Port Arthur ISD?
Across schools in Port Arthur ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Port Arthur ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Port Arthur ISD has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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