Texas School of the Arts, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Texas School of the Arts

Texas School of the Arts operates as a small, kindergarten-through-fifth-grade district in Tarrant County. It serves a deliberately diverse enrollment, with roughly a third of students identifying as Hispanic, more than a quarter as white, a substantial share as Black, and smaller populations of Asian students and multiracial students. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch counts or English learner enrollment, so a parent seeking those details would want to contact the school directly.

The school's academic profile shows uneven performance across subjects. In English language arts across the tested grades, results run stronger, with a majority of third graders meeting or exceeding grade-level standards, and that proportion climbing substantially in the upper grades. Math proficiency is lower across the board, particularly in third and fourth grade, where fewer than a third of students meet the standard; performance improves markedly in fifth grade. Science testing shows a concerning pattern: only a small share of fifth graders met proficiency in science, suggesting science instruction may be a weaker area or resource gap. Social studies data from an earlier year were similarly low.

On the whole, the district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Tarrant County's districts. Chronic absenteeism is notably low, in the top quartile countywide. Per-pupil spending runs in the lower range for the county, a practical fact for families considering the school's resource environment.

The school is arts-focused and operates as a charter within the state system. Publicly reported information documents its K-5 model and arts-centered mission but does not detail curriculum changes, enrollment trends, or other operational shifts from recent years. The district is very small, serving a few hundred students across six grades, which creates a close-knit peer environment but also means fewer course and program options compared to larger districts.

A parent considering this school should look carefully at its math instruction and science offerings, particularly if their child has struggled in those areas or needs additional support. The strong English language arts outcomes and low absenteeism are genuine strengths. The diversity of the student body and the arts emphasis reflect deliberate choices about pedagogy and community that fit some families well. For specifics on curriculum, staffing, and enrollment decisions, direct conversation with school leadership would fill gaps the public data does not address.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

333

Grades

KG–05

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 35%

Black 23%

White 29%

Asian 6%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

100%

63%

Gr 4

—

56%

Gr 5

—

84%

Math

Gr 3

40%

25%

Gr 4

—

33%

Gr 5

—

68%

Science

Gr 5

—

19%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

3 grades reported

26%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

61%

Grade 5

English Language Arts

3 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

55%

Grade 4

78%

Grade 5

Science

1 grade reported

17%

Grade 5

Social Studies

1 grade reported

24%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.