Arp Independent School District (Isd)

The Arp Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Texas serving approximately 1,008 students across three schools: Arp Elementary (PK-5), Arp J H (6-8), and Arp High School (9-12). The district ranks 603rd out of 951 in Texas, earning a 2-star rating, with moderate economic disadvantage reflected in free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 45.45% at the high school to 58.9% at the elementary school.

Arp High School is the standout performer, holding a 3-star rating and ranking in the 53rd percentile among Texas high schools. It boasts an exceptional 98.2% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, consistently outperforming state averages in English II Reading and U.S. History. In contrast, Arp J H is the district's weakest link, with a 1-star rating and a critical weakness in mathematics—only 3.51% of 7th graders were proficient in math compared to the state average of 29.41%. Arp Elementary sits in the middle with a 2-star rating, showing mixed results: 3rd-grade Reading exceeds state averages, but 4th-grade Math falls significantly behind.

A key finding is the severe math disconnect between schools. While Arp J H struggles with general math, its advanced 8th graders scored 80% proficiency in Algebra I, yet the high school's Algebra I scores are only 22.22%—far below the state average of 54.03%. This suggests the middle school excels with top-tier students but fails the majority, creating a challenge for the high school. Additionally, the "middle school slump" is evident: math proficiency drops from 45.59% in 5th grade at Arp Elementary to 17.65% in 6th grade at Arp J H, indicating a potential issue with curriculum alignment or transition support. The high school's higher spending ($14,720 per student) and lower student-teacher ratio (10.4:1) correlate with its stronger performance, while the elementary school's lower spending ($10,658) and higher ratio (14.9:1) align with its middling results.