Serving 1,599 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Don Haskins Pk-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Don Haskins Pk-8's student population of 1,599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Don Haskins Pk-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Haskins Pk-8 is 0.25, 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
#3748 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
11%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Haskins Pk-8's ranking?
Don Haskins Pk-8 is ranked #3748 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Don Haskins Pk-8?
1,599 students attend Don Haskins Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Don Haskins Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Haskins Pk-8?
Don Haskins Pk-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Don Haskins Pk-8 offer ?
Don Haskins Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Don Haskins Pk-8 part of?
Don Haskins Pk-8 is part of El Paso ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Don Haskins Pk-8 located?
Don Haskins Pk-8 is located in the Lindberg neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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