Dequeen El
Port Arthur, TX · Port Arthur ISD · Grades 3-5
4,108th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
Dequeen El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dequeen El 4,108th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Dequeen El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 202 students tested
Dequeen El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 220 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.7% | 63.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 31.5% | 32.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.0% | 1.4% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Dequeen El
Typical home value $128K in zip 77640 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dequeen El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Lakeview ElPort Arthur ISD · 1.3 mi away3,939th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 27% - 1Tekoa Academy of Accelerated StudiesTekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School · 1.6 mi away · charter4,301st of 4,406
ELA 18% · Math 27% - –Washington ElPort Arthur ISD · 2 mi away
- 2Tyrrell ElPort Arthur ISD · 2.2 mi away3,874th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 24% - 1Travis ElPort Arthur ISD · 2.2 mi away4,155th of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 7Houston ElPort Arthur ISD · 2.2 mi away1,533rd of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 54% - 8Bob Hope School - El CampusBob Hope School · 2.4 mi away · charter1,011th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 60% - 2Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams ElPort Arthur ISD · 3.5 mi away3,838th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dequeen El in?
Dequeen El is part of the Port Arthur ISD district in Port Arthur, Texas.
Is Dequeen El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dequeen El 4,108th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dequeen El?
Black 64%, Hispanic 32%, American Indian 1% (220 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dequeen El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77640 is $128K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.