Bassett Middle School
Tel:
(915)231-2260
- Bassett Middle School serves 667 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Bassett Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bassett Middle School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 667 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bassett Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bassett Middle School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6282 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 52% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 13% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Paso Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bassett Middle School is Austin High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Armendariz Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clendenin Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Paso Clendenin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
0.1 miles
2701 Harrison Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915)231-2640 0.1 PK-5 481 - El Paso Rusk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
0.7 miles
3601 Copia St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915)587-2580 0.7 PK-5 339 - El Paso Travis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
0.9 miles
5000 N Stevens St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915)231-2740 0.9 PK-5 369 - El Paso Austin High School Grades: 9-12 | 1492 students
1.3 miles
3500 Memphis Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915)587-2500 1.3 9-12 1492 - El Paso Burnet Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
1.3 miles
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915)231-2580 1.3 PK-5 305
School Reviews
| 2 I am new to this area and have never had to deal with such rude staff. This is not a place to send your children. - Posted by Parent - mya2t |
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