Below Average
#7328 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8
Elementary School · EL PASO ISD
4860 TROPICANA, EL Paso, TX 79924
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#7,328 of 8,552
In EL Paso
#177 of 206
public schools
In district
#54 of 73
EL PASO ISD
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Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8
Elementary School in EL Paso · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 serves approximately 620 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,328 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 show 23% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
46% of students at Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 — Students at Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 2 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
How Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 Compares
See how Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4860 TROPICANA, EL Paso, TX 79924
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NORTH STAR EL (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DR JOSEPH TORRES EL (rated 6.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TOM LEA JR EL (rated 6.8/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in EL Paso, see our EL Paso schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - EL PASO El Paso | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| CHARLES MIDDLE El Paso | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| ANDRESS H S El Paso | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| COACH ARCHIE DURAN EL El Paso | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| NEWMAN EL El Paso | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| DR JOSEPH TORRES EL El Paso | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| TRANSMOUNTAIN EARLY COLLEGE H S El Paso | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| FLYING COLORS LEARNING CENTER #3 El Paso | 1.4 mi | — |
| MOST HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL El Paso | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY El Paso | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| PARKLAND H S El Paso | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| NIXON EL El Paso | 2.0 mi | 4.8 |
| TOM LEA JR EL El Paso | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
| WHITAKER EL El Paso | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| DOLPHIN TERRACE EL El Paso | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| IRVIN H S El Paso | 2.0 mi | 4.3 |
| PARKLAND PRE K CENTER El Paso | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| PARKLAND PRE-ENGINEERING MIDDLE El Paso | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| BARRON EL El Paso | 2.2 mi | 4.1 |
| NORTH STAR EL El Paso | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79924 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,786
Median Home Value
$131,200
Median Rent
$1,062/mo
Population
60,399
College Educated
19.3%
Homeownership
61.5%
Avg Commute
21.4 min
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Median Age
34.6
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (915) 236-5375
Resources & Links
District
EL PASO ISD- District Enrollment
- 49,139
- Schools in District
- 75
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,931
- District Rank
- #54 of 73
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