Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Summary:

Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the El Paso Independent School District, with a student population of 849 that is predominantly Hispanic (87.63%) and economically disadvantaged (89.16% free/reduced lunch).

Academically, Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 significantly underperforms the district and state averages across nearly all STAAR test subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's reading proficiency rates ranged from 20.45% to 31.82%, compared to 43.64% to 53.63% for the district and 48.85% to 54.45% for the state. Similarly, the school's math proficiency rates ranged from just 5% to 29.17%, compared to 21.35% to 46.26% for the district and 31.89% to 44.73% for the state. The school's statewide ranking is in the bottom 6% of Texas elementary schools, indicating it is one of the lowest-performing in the state.

The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to its poor academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success. Additionally, the school's predominantly Hispanic student population raises questions about potential equity issues and whether the school is providing an equitable education for its diverse student population, especially when compared to the racial/ethnic compositions of nearby schools like Mesita Elementary, Zach White Elementary, and Howard Burnham Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

499 Cabaret
El Paso, TX 79912

(915) 236-3925

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4399^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 880

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.7%

White:

4.1%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 ranks worse than 94.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 ranks worse than 92.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.74. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charles Q Murphree Pk-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 4399^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 2178^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 in the ranking list.)

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El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.59	4399^th	4675	5.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.46	3472^nd	3638	4.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.13	2963^rd	4261	30.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.72	4267^th	4560	6.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.28	4209^th	4431	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.74	2178^th	2361	7.8%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.45	1700^th	1760	3.4%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.26	1342^nd	1881	28.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.77	2139^th	2224	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.90	2022^nd	2108	4.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.24	815^th	1724	52.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2023	45	44	6	744	0	6	4	849
2024	36	24	10	789	4	6	11	880

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	849	59.4	14.2	89.2
2024	880	60.5	14.5	89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	849	59.4	14.2	89.2
2024	880	60.5	14.5	89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	499 Cabaret	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(915) 236-3925	880	61	14.5	89.8%	36 (4.1%)	24 (2.7%)	789 (89.7%)	10 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	11 (1.3%)	12.6	4399^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.9%					(n/a)	15.6	15.0	23.5	18.8	21.1	27.3	0.0	38.6	25.0	20.5	31.8	23.7	26.7	27.8	29.2	25.6	29.0	12.3	17.5	5.0	7.0	21.0	9.2
Idea Mesa Hills Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	405 Walleberg	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 377-8000	721	31	23.4	81.3%	48 (6.7%)	32 (4.4%)	629 (87.2%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	43.6	2585^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.7%		37.1	2976^th of 4647 public elementary schools	36.0%	391									55.7	48.3	50.0				25.8	27.7	38.3				29.0			$9,922	$1,575	$8,347
Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5430 Buckley Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 231-2700	323	28	11.5	69.3%	32 (9.9%)	10 (3.1%)	262 (81.1%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	48.1	2268^th of 4675 public elementary schools	51.5%		68.7	1220^th of 4647 public elementary schools	73.7%	1048	33.3	57.1	14.3	22.2	14.3	14.3	0.0		48.0	55.3	60.0				33.3	31.6	50.0				14.0			$15,024	$3,185	$11,838
Putnam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6508 Fiesta Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-3225	273	21	13.2	81.7%	24 (8.8%)	8 (2.9%)	234 (85.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	53.3	1948^th of 4675 public elementary schools	58.3%		45	2469^th of 4647 public elementary schools	46.9%	521	42.9			37.5					45.7	50.0	56.8				38.2	36.7	55.3				23.4			$13,924	$2,348	$11,576
Western Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	530 Thunderbird Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 832-6950	388	32	11.9	65.5%	37 (9.5%)	3 (0.8%)	336 (86.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	62	1487^th of 4675 public elementary schools	68.2%		72.8	1047^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.5%	440	20.0			0.0					52.1	75.9	55.0				37.5	51.7	41.5				25.0			$14,038	$2,759	$11,279
Rivera Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6445 Escondido Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-3700	226	21	11.0	81.0%	25 (11.1%)	2 (0.9%)	195 (86.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.9	1810^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.3%		57.9	1705^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.3%	105	20.0			20.0					50.0	64.1	54.6				33.3	53.9	45.5				15.2			$14,454	$2,734	$11,720
Polk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	940 Belvidere St	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-2775	640	41	15.6	48.1%	63 (9.8%)	12 (1.9%)	530 (82.8%)	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	77.2	862^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	81.6%		76.4	906^th of 4647 public elementary schools	80.5%	44	50.0	30.0		58.3	0.0				73.6	68.4	66.7				66.3	55.0	48.9				27.3			$10,031	$2,197	$7,834
Mesita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3307 N Stanton	El Paso	79902	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 496-8180	933	63	14.8	58.5%	73 (7.8%)	9 (1.0%)	814 (87.2%)	26 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	80.2	743^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	84.1%		81.1	723^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	84.4%	20	24.3	35.3	19.1	32.4	48.5	15.8	5.0		62.9	64.1	76.2				57.1	44.2	65.2				39.7			$10,861	$2,348	$8,514
Zach White Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4256 Roxbury Dr	El Paso	79922	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 584-1141	406	33	12.3	56.4%	50 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	352 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	56.5	1764^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.3%		76	923^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	80.1%	841									52.6	68.9	57.4				28.1	54.1	42.7				20.6			$12,445	$2,520	$9,926
Howard Burnham Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	7310 Bishop Flores Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Burnham Wood Charter School District	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 584-9499	316	18	17.0	68.0%	23 (7.3%)	3 (0.9%)	284 (89.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	64.7	1362^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	70.9%		77.6	857^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.6%	505	33.3	19.1	28.2	20.0	14.3	15.8	2.7		70.8	55.3	72.3				45.8	26.3	56.3				28.3			$8,675	$806	$7,869

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Q Murphree Pk-8

How many students attend Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 880 students attended Charles Q Murphree Pk-8.

Is Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 a good school?

Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 in?

El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?

Students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 are 90% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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