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Richardson Middle School vs. General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8

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School Overview

School
Richardson Middle School
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 753 students in grades 6-8, Richardson Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 937 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 ranks in the top 50% 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 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
753 students
937 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richardson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richardson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richardson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4240 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#3238 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richardson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
44%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richardson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
46
Kindergarten Students
-
79
Grade 1 Students
-
64
Grade 2 Students
-
91
Grade 3 Students
-
71
Grade 4 Students
-
89
Grade 5 Students
-
71
Grade 6 Students
256
155
Grade 7 Students
267
125
Grade 8 Students
230
146

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
74%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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