Serving 937 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 15:1 is higher than 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8's student population of 937 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3337 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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?
937 students attend General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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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