The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary serves prekindergarten through fifth grade in Port Arthur, and it is a public elementary school of moderate size, with enrollment distributed across early childhood and primary grades. The school's student body is predominantly Black, with smaller Hispanic, multiracial, and white populations. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic hardship in the community.
The school's academic performance presents a mixed picture with considerable softness in tested areas. In English language arts, fourth-grade proficiency stands higher than other grades, though still below what one might hope. Third and fifth grade mathematics proficiency is quite low. Most concerning is fifth-grade science, where no students reached proficiency on the state assessment. Across all subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Jefferson County.
The data shows that when students are assessed at different performance thresholds, a larger share reach the "approaches" level—meaning they demonstrate some foundational understanding—but the number meeting or mastering grade-level content remains limited. This pattern suggests the school is serving students who are progressing but lagging behind grade-level benchmarks in core academics.
One limitation in the available data: information on special education enrollment, English learner enrollment, attendance, and chronic absenteeism was not provided, so readers cannot see the full picture of student need or engagement. The school does offer bilingual assessment in both English and Spanish, indicating some Spanish-language instruction or services for students whose home language is Spanish, though the very small number of students tested in Spanish suggests this is not the school's main academic pathway.
Port Arthur itself is a working-class community where housing is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks. Rent has risen notably in recent months, and the local labor market shows moderate unemployment. The affordability context and the school's composition suggest families navigating economic strain, which often correlates with the achievement gaps visible in the test data.
For a parent or guardian considering this school, the key takeaway is that Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams is facing substantial instructional challenges, particularly in mathematics and science. The low proficiency rates warrant direct conversation with school leadership about what supports exist for struggling learners, what interventions are in place, and whether the school's current approach to teaching and assessment is shifting. Whether this school is the right fit depends heavily on whether the family has alternatives and what additional resources or services they can bring to support their child's learning outside school hours.
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