Serving 990 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John Drugan School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 990 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Drugan School serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 13 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school and the furthest edge reaching 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Drugan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John Drugan School's student population of 990 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
990 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Drugan School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Drugan School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2112 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Drugan School's ranking?
John Drugan School is ranked #2112 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John Drugan School often compared to?
John Drugan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista Steam Academy, Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John Drugan School?
990 students attend John Drugan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of John Drugan School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Drugan School?
John Drugan School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Drugan School offer ?
John Drugan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John Drugan School part of?
John Drugan School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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