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Arapaho Classical Magnet

1300 CYPRESS DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75080

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 308 of 5501 in Texas

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Arapaho Classical Magnet

1300 CYPRESS DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75080

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 308 of 5501 in Texas

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About Arapaho Classical Magnet

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 75%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 75% in Math and 72% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
578
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 58.48%
Asian 5.19%
Hispanic 21.45%
Black 8.65%
Two+ Races 6.06%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
58.48%
Asian
5.19%
Hispanic
21.45%
Black
8.65%
Two+ Races
6.06%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 578
49.48%
286 Female
50.52%
292 Male

Student Population

578 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

578 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Arapaho Classical Magnet Contact Information

Address

1300 CYPRESS DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75080

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Phone

(469) 593-6400

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TOP 308 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Arapaho Classical Magnet

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In February 2026, Educational Results Partnership put Arapaho Classical Magnet on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll. The school was praised for its high academic standards and for helping students improve their performance. This award shows how much the school cares about making sure students learn in class and make progress. It also shows how hard both teachers and students worked all year to keep their grades steady.

FAQ

Q1. Does Arapaho Classical Magnet follow a special curriculum?

Ans. Yes, Arapaho Classical Magnet follows a classical learning approach that focuses on core subjects and structured lessons.

Q2. How can students apply to Arapaho Classical Magnet?

Ans. Students usually apply through the district’s magnet program process, which may include a selection or lottery system.

Q3. Is Arapaho Classical Magnet open to students from all areas?

Ans. Yes, Arapaho Classical Magnet accepts students from different parts of the district through its magnet program.

Q4. Does Arapaho Classical Magnet have support staff for students?

Ans. Yes, Arapaho Classical Magnet has support staff who help students with academic and personal needs.

Q5. Are parents involved in activities at Arapaho Classical Magnet?

Ans. Yes, Arapaho Classical Magnet encourages parents to take part in school events and activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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