Arapaho Classical Magnet is a Richardson Independent School District public elementary school. The neighborhood school serves kindergarten through sixth grade students. The campus is located off Cypress Drive in northwest Richardson. Following acceptance to the magnet school, students are instructed using various teaching methods and techniques. Students are engaged and encouraged throughout their education at Arapaho Classical Magnet.
All classes are taught using Gifted and Talented strategies. Students learn a differentiated curriculum and are empowered with a growth mindset. Arapaho Classical Magnet has an outdoor learning area and an art integration program. The school also has a theater and media arts program. Students love the Annual Spring Musical performed by students in the fourth through sixth grades.
Arapaho Classical Magnet is part of an active learning community and encourages parents to volunteer and join the school’s Parent Teacher Association. Local businesses also contribute to the school through fundraising efforts and spirit nights.
The school mascot is the Falcons. Students are required to wear a school uniform, but there are several scheduled school spirit days and themed days where students can wear their spirit shirts or other themed clothing. Following the completion of elementary school, students at Arapaho Classical Magnet can apply to a junior high magnet school or attend the junior high school they are zoned to within the district.
Arapaho Classical Magnet School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-6
1300 Cypress Dr,
Richardson, TX
Richardson Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Kristin Strickland
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%
GreatSchools Rating
10
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
562:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
58.2%
Hispanic
21.1%
Black
8.8%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/21/2024
I just graduated from here and I have to say, this school is wonderful, no questions asked. However, the teachers treat house leaders as if they are always right and can do nothing wrong but other than that this school is great!
8/30/2022
With three kiddos enrolled, 2022 will be our fifth year as an ACM family. In our experience, the entire (teaching, admin, and facility) staff have all been top notch. I'm not sure if this is normal in most schools, but I feel as if the teachers advocate for our students. They care about each student...
11/18/2021
Diverse, innovative, creative, and unique! This school does a wonderful job of creating community within the school by the use of a house system and the students feel loved and cared for. Recently, they introduced a Theatre/Media Arts elective for all students and it is wonderful! I have two student...
4/26/2020
The higher ups such as principals and counselors believe the kids who are in a leadership position such as a peer mediation member or club leader even if they are bullying many kids. Believes the leadership kids are superior and can do no harm. Also, an expensive, rare uniform is required which puts...
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List Price Range
$141K - $9.6M
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$471,798
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Household Income
$98,043
% of College Grads
36.1%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,765 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.0%
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