D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Dequeen El

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 740 DEQUEEN BLVD, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in Texas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
220
Students
enrolled
9.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%2/1003.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−28 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−23 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%12%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -16 pts, math -13 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 740 DEQUEEN BLVD
City Port Arthur
ZIP Code 77640
District 4835400
NCES School ID 483540003999
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77640

Understanding the community around Dequeen El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,122
Per Capita Income $28,002
Poverty Rate 19.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $91,100
Median Rent $1,101
Owner-Occupied 67.9%
Renter-Occupied 32.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dequeen El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 63.6%
Hispanic/Latino 32.3%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Races 0.9%
American Indian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 220
Teachers (FTE) 23.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dequeen El?
Dequeen El has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dequeen El?
Dequeen El has 220 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
What grades does Dequeen El serve?
Dequeen El serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dequeen El receive per student?
Dequeen El receives $16,495 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dequeen El in 77640 ▼
Avg Home Value
$126,459
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,250
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
32.1%

Other Schools in 77640

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026