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General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8

8101 WHITUS DR, EL PASO, TX, 79925

Ranked 1070 of 2518 in Texas

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About General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8

General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 at 8101 Whitus Dr, El Paso, TX 79925 provides education to pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade students in the El Paso Independent School District. Currently, the school has a total enrollment of about 937 students with a ratio of 15:1 students to teachers. In addition, the school has a total of 53% male students and 47% female students. Based on the recent state assessment, the total percentage of students who are proficient in math is about 44%, while the total percentage of students who are proficient in reading is about 55%. This is a traditional public PK-8 school in the El Paso Independent School District, which does not have a magnet or charter status. Based on the enrollment figures, the school ranks as a larger elementary/middle school in the region. As a boundary-based neighborhood school, the General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 School, considered one of the best elementary school in Texas is a component of the El Paso ISD structure that provides combined elementary and middle grade levels in the El Paso Independent School District. Homes in the area have a median sales price of about $237,000, which makes the area accessible to families considering the area for a residence.

General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 Contact Information

Address

8101 WHITUS DR, EL PASO, TX, 79925

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Phone

(915) 236-8750

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 55% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
937
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1070 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 08:15 AM - 03:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.91%
Asian 0.85%
Hispanic 88.9%
Black 3.2%
Two+ Races 1.17%
Native Am. 0.64%
White
4.91%
Asian
0.85%
Hispanic
88.9%
Black
3.2%
Two+ Races
1.17%
Native Am.
0.64%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 937
46.64%
437 Female
53.36%
500 Male

Student Population

937 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

312 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The General Douglas MacArthur PK-8 School in El Paso has been recognized for its Purple Star Campus award. This is a prestigious award that is given to schools that show excellence in their support for military-connected students and their families. It shows that the school is dedicated to making a welcoming and nurturing environment for military-connected students. It is a community-based setting for educational purposes in the El Paso Independent School District. It is a statewide program that promotes support for military-connected families and stability in schools.

FAQ

Q1. What are some of the extracurricular activities that are offered at General Douglas Macarthur PK-8?

Ans. Various extracurricular activities are offered at General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 School. These include student council, art club, music programs, and sports like basketball and soccer.

Q2. Does this school offer any special education programs?

Ans. Yes, General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 School offers special education programs for those who require it.

Q3. Does this school offer any language or bilingual programs?

Ans. Yes, General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 School offers bilingual programs for those who are still learning English.

Q4. How is technology made available to the students at this school?

Ans. Technology is made available to the students at General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 School through computers and online sources.

Q5. How is information shared between teachers and parents regarding their child’s performance at school?

Ans. Parents are kept informed through online sources and report cards. Periodic parent-teacher conferences are also conducted.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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