Summary:
The city of Arp, Texas, is served by the Arp Independent School District (Isd), which operates three public schools—Arp Elementary (PK-5), Arp J H (6-8), and Arp High School (9-12)—serving a total of 1,008 students in a community where a significant portion of families face economic challenges.
Arp High School is the district’s standout performer, earning a 3-star rating and boasting a 98.2% graduation rate with a 0.0% dropout rate. It outperforms state averages in U.S. History, English I, and English II End-of-Course exams, and has the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (10.4:1) and highest per-student spending ($14,720). In contrast, Arp J H is the district’s biggest challenge, with a 1-star rating and critically low math proficiency—only 3.51% of 7th graders and 17.65% of 6th graders met state standards in 2025-2026, compared to state averages of 29.41% and 38.57%, respectively. Arp Elementary serves as a consistent foundation, maintaining a 2-star rating and ranking in the 40th percentile, though it also struggles with reading and math, particularly in 4th grade where only 40.3% were proficient in reading (state: 53.04%) and 31.82% in math (state: 49.28%).
A key takeaway is the dramatic "middle school math cliff," where proficiency plummets upon entering Arp J H, suggesting a systemic issue with math instruction or curriculum alignment. Interestingly, the middle school’s advanced Algebra I track is highly effective, with 80% of test-takers proficient (state: 54.03%), highlighting a stark divide between general and advanced math instruction. The high school’s success despite this deficit—and its higher per-student spending—raises questions about resource allocation, as reallocating funds to the middle school could potentially address the math crisis more effectively. Overall, the district ranks 603 out of 951 in Texas (37th percentile), with Arp High School as the clear bright spot and Arp J H requiring urgent intervention.
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