Summary:
The Arp Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one middle school, Arp J H, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces academic challenges, with declining performance on state assessments compared to other middle schools in Texas.
Arp J H has a total enrollment of 219 students, with a diverse student body that is 61.64% White, 12.79% African American, 18.26% Hispanic, 0.46% Asian, and 6.85% two or more races. However, the school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 61.64% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, Arp J H's proficiency rates on the STAAR exams are generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, and the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 1040 out of 2254 Texas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1588 out of 2361 in 2023-2024.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $11,101 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7, Arp J H's academic performance remains a concern. The declining test scores and statewide ranking suggest that the school is struggling to keep up with academic standards, and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be contributing to these challenges. The district may need to explore targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of the student population and improve overall academic outcomes.
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