Summary
Arp J H is a public middle school located in Arp, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 237 students. The school is part of the Arp Independent School District, which is ranked 621 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Arp J H has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a current ranking of 1785 out of 2344 schools and a 1-star rating.
Arp J H's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies are all 10-20 percentage points lower than the Texas average. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Arp J H struggling significantly with its African American, White, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups.
Despite spending approximately $11,100 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools analyzed, Arp J H has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past several years. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, which is lower than the nearby schools and may contribute to the school's ability to maintain a 0% dropout rate. However, the school's performance is generally lower than the nearby middle schools, such as Hubbard Middle, Whitehouse J H, and Troup Middle, which have higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings.
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