Very Good
#2886 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 34% in state
Don Haskins Pk-8
Elementary School · EL PASO ISD
500 MULBERRY AVE, EL Paso, TX 79932
Enrollment
1,507
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
1,507
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#2,886 of 8,552
In EL Paso
#46 of 206
public schools
In district
#9 of 73
EL PASO ISD
Academic growth
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Don Haskins 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 Don Haskins Pk-8
Don Haskins Pk-8 is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL PASO ISD. Don Haskins Pk-8 serves approximately 1,507 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Don Haskins Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,886 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Don Haskins Pk-8 show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.5
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Don Haskins 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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Don Haskins Pk-8 — Students at Don Haskins Pk-8 score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Don Haskins Pk-8 Compares
See how Don Haskins Pk-8 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
500 MULBERRY AVE, EL Paso, TX 79932
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Don Haskins Pk-8 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE LINGUISTIC ACAD OF EL PASO-CULTURAL DEMO SITE (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EL PASO EARLY LEARNING LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 8.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.8/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Sunland Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in EL Paso, see our EL Paso schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EL PASO ACADEMY WEST El Paso | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| ST MARKS SCHOOL El Paso | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| WILLIAM C HERRERA EL El Paso | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| THE LINGUISTIC ACAD OF EL PASO-CULTURAL DEMO SITE El Paso | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| DAVINCI SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS El Paso | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| ESCUELA MONTESSORI DEL VALLE El Paso | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL El Paso | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| SANTA TERESA MIDDLE Santa Teresa | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| GADSDEN ADMIN COMPLEX PREK CENTER Sunland Park | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| GUERRERO EL El Paso | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| FLYING COLORS LEARNING CENTER NO 3 El Paso | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| EL PASO EARLY LEARNING LANGUAGE ACADEMY El Paso | 1.9 mi | 8.3 |
| JOSE H DAMIAN EL Canutillo | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| BROWN MIDDLE El Paso | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| HOWARD BURNHAM EL El Paso | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY Sunland Park | 2.5 mi | 7.8 |
| FRANKLIN H S El Paso | 2.3 mi | 6.8 |
| ZACH WHITE EL El Paso | 2.6 mi | 6.7 |
| KOHLBERG EL El Paso | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI El Paso | 3.0 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79932 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,789
Median Home Value
$253,300
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
Population
29,524
College Educated
42.7%
Homeownership
72.1%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
35.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Don Haskins Pk-8
What grades does Don Haskins Pk-8 serve?
Don Haskins Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Don Haskins Pk-8?
Don Haskins Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 1,507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Haskins Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Haskins Pk-8 is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Don Haskins Pk-8 rank in TX?
Don Haskins Pk-8 ranks #2,886 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Don Haskins Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Don Haskins Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Don Haskins Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Don Haskins Pk-8 has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Don Haskins Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Don Haskins Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Don Haskins Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Don Haskins Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Don Haskins Pk-8?
69.1% of students at Don Haskins 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
- 1,507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (915) 236-3400
Resources & Links
District
EL PASO ISD- District Enrollment
- 49,139
- Schools in District
- 75
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,931
- District Rank
- #9 of 73
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