ARP J H

www.arpisd.org

245 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Arp Junior High School, located in Arp, Texas, serves as a core educational institution within the Arp Independent School District. As a smaller community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal development of its students. The school provides a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition from elementary education to the more demanding environment of Arp High School, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

The school’s identity is deeply rooted in its local community, acting as a hub for student engagement and growth in the East Texas area. By leveraging the resources of the Arp ISD, the junior high focuses on supporting student success through dedicated faculty and a commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive learning atmosphere. For families and community members, the school serves as an essential link in the district’s mission to provide consistent and quality education from early childhood through graduation.

245

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARP J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	34
Black	31
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
162 (66.1%)
Hispanic
34 (13.9%)
Black
31 (12.7%)
Two or More
14 (5.7%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ARP ISD
Phone:	(903)859-4936
Website:	http://www.arpisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 79