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General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8

8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 916 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8's student population of 916 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
916 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3337 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
90%
53%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
5%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8's ranking?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 is ranked #3337 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 often compared to?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8is often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8?
916 students attend General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 offer ?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 part of?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 located?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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