John Drugan School

12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 982 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John Drugan School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Drugan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

John Drugan School's student population of 982 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
982 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

John Drugan School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Drugan School is 0.15, 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)
#1934 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
41%
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64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Drugan School 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.
41%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John Drugan School 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
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
92%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
5%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of John Drugan School 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
47%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Drugan School 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Drugan School's ranking?
John Drugan School is ranked #1934 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John Drugan School often compared to?
John Drugan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista Steam Academy, Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John Drugan School?
982 students attend John Drugan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of John Drugan School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Drugan School?
John Drugan School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Drugan School offer ?
John Drugan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John Drugan School part of?
John Drugan School is part of Socorro Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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