Needs Improvement
#7999 of 8,552 schools in TX
Dequeen EL
Elementary School · Port Arthur ISD · Port Arthur, TX
A Port Arthur ISD elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
740 DEQUEEN BLVD, Port Arthur, TX 77640
- Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dequeen EL score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dequeen EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Arthur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,832
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated StudiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Houston ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| Travis ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 523 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Port Arthur ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dequeen EL is listed in PORT ARTHUR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dequeen EL
Dequeen EL is a public elementary school in Port Arthur, TX, part of Port Arthur ISD, serving approximately 220 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,999 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dequeen EL
What grades does Dequeen EL serve?
Dequeen EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Dequeen EL?
Dequeen EL has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequeen EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequeen EL is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dequeen EL rank in TX?
Dequeen EL ranks #7,999 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dequeen EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Dequeen EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dequeen EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dequeen EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dequeen EL a charter school?
No, Dequeen EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dequeen EL a Title I school?
No, Dequeen EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dequeen EL?
87.7% of students at Dequeen EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (409) 984-8900
- Area population (ZIP 77640)
- 17,480
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77640; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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