Port Arthur Independent School District (Isd)

The Port Arthur Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students. While the overall academic performance of the district is below state averages, a few schools stand out as strong performers.

Houston Elementary and Lakeview Elementary are the top-performing elementary schools, with higher test scores in reading and math compared to the district and state. In contrast, the middle schools, Jefferson Middle and Lincoln Middle, struggle with lower test scores, though Jefferson Middle has the highest Algebra I scores among the middle schools. The district's lone high school, Memorial High School, has a graduation rate of 84.6%, which is lower than the state average.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may be contributing to these differences. While the district faces challenges, particularly at the middle and high school levels, the stronger performance of some elementary schools, like Houston and Lakeview, highlights the potential impact of early intervention and a focus on foundational skills in the early grades.