Summary
Peach Elementary in Arlington, TX, is a large PK-6 school in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) serving 936 students in a densely populated area, where a very high percentage of families face significant economic challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools, currently sitting in the 5th percentile statewide, with STAAR scores well below district and state averages across all subjects. This is a stark contrast to nearby Butler Elementary (1.88 miles away), which has a much lower rate of economic disadvantage and ranks in the 88th percentile, and Viridian Elementary (2.29 miles away), which ranks in the 97th percentile.
Academically, Peach struggles most profoundly in Mathematics, where proficiency rates are often 10-20 percentage points below the district average, while the reading gap is typically smaller. However, there are notable bright spots: the school serves its African American students relatively well, with this group ranking in the 17th percentile statewide—a significant strength compared to the school's overall 5th percentile ranking. Additionally, students taking the Spanish version of the STAAR test have occasionally outperformed district and state averages, suggesting pockets of effectiveness in the bilingual program. The school's per-student spending ($8,660) is comparable to high-performing neighbors like Butler ($8,929) and Viridian ($8,921), indicating that funding levels are not the primary driver of the performance gap.
The school's overall rank has been on a downward trend, falling from the 13th percentile in 2021-2022 to the 5th percentile in 2025-2026, while nearby high-poverty schools like Sherrod Elementary and Webb Elementary have shown slight improvements or stability. The performance of White students has been volatile, dropping from the 47th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 3rd percentile in 2024-2025 before recovering to the 37th percentile. Overall, Peach Elementary faces significant challenges tied to its high concentration of poverty, and while there are isolated successes, the school's trajectory is concerning for parents considering this option.
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