Below Average
#7328 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8
Elementary School · EL Paso ISD · EL Paso, TX
An EL Paso ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4860 TROPICANA, EL Paso, TX 79924
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,786
Median home value
$131,200
Median rent
$1,062/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony School of Innovation - EL PasoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,361 | Compare → |
| Coach Archie Duran ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Newman ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Flying Colors Learning Center #3Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
EL Paso ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #54 of 73
- District spending per student
- $12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 is listed in EL PASO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso ISD, serving approximately 620 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,328 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8
What grades does Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 serve?
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8?
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 rank in TX?
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 ranks #7,328 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 has 23% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8?
93.5% of students at Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (915) 236-5375
- Area population (ZIP 79924)
- 60,399
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79924; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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