Needs Improvement
#8244 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
Elementary School · EL PASO ISD
499 CABARET, EL Paso, TX 79912
Enrollment
880
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
880
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,244 of 8,552
In EL Paso
#201 of 206
public schools
In district
#69 of 73
EL PASO ISD
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Charles Q Murphree 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 Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL PASO ISD. Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 serves approximately 880 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,244 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 show 22% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 3.1 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.5
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Charles Q Murphree 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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Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 — Students at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.8%
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 Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 Compares
See how Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
499 CABARET, EL Paso, TX 79912
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MARGUERITE J LUNDY EL (rated 8.5/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is POLK EL (rated 7.9/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WESTERN HILLS EL (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in EL Paso, see our EL Paso schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IDEA MESA HILLS ACADEMY El Paso | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| IDEA MESA HILLS COLLEGE PREPARATORY El Paso | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| GREEN EL El Paso | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| PALM TREE ACADEMY El Paso | 0.7 mi | — |
| WESTERN HILLS ACADEMY El Paso | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| PUTNAM EL El Paso | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| WESTERN HILLS EL El Paso | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| RIVERA EL El Paso | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| THE J CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING El Paso | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| CORONADO H S El Paso | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| EL PASO BRIDGES ACADEMY El Paso | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER El Paso | 2.0 mi | — |
| POLK EL El Paso | 2.4 mi | 7.9 |
| PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL-EL PASO MESA Lewisville | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| MESITA EL El Paso | 2.8 mi | 6.4 |
| MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI El Paso | 2.7 mi | 6.7 |
| ZACH WHITE EL El Paso | 2.8 mi | 6.7 |
| MARGUERITE J LUNDY EL El Paso | 3.4 mi | 8.5 |
| HORNEDO MIDDLE El Paso | 3.5 mi | 7.5 |
| HOWARD BURNHAM EL El Paso | 3.3 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79912 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,290
Median Home Value
$248,400
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
Population
79,126
College Educated
48.8%
Homeownership
55.3%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
33.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
What grades does Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 serve?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 rank in TX?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 ranks #8,244 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Charles Q Murphree Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 has 22% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
89.8% of students at Charles Q Murphree 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
- 880
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (915) 236-3925
Resources & Links
District
EL PASO ISD- District Enrollment
- 49,139
- Schools in District
- 75
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,931
- District Rank
- #69 of 73
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