Port Arthur ISD is a small city school district in Southeast Texas in Jefferson County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 54.4% Hispanic and 89.6% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
City-Small
ESC Region
Beaumont
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The base average teaching salary was
$54,781
in 2025,
up
$7,827
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,631per year
+$2,124
since 2015
State766thof 1,081
Region24thof 34
Peers139thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,070per year
+$6,476
since 2015
State644thof 1,182
Region21stof 38
Peers123rdof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,410per year
+$10,986
since 2015
State724thof 1,191
Region18thof 38
Peers124thof 167
All teachers
$54,781per year
+$7,827
since 2015
State888thof 1,201
Region25thof 38
Peers145thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,631per year
State766thof 1,081
Region24thof 34
Peers139thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,070per year
State644thof 1,182
Region21stof 38
Peers123rdof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,410per year
State724thof 1,191
Region18thof 38
Peers124thof 167
All teachers
$54,781per year
State888thof 1,201
Region25thof 38
Peers145thof 167
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.