James P Butler El
El Paso, TX · Socorro ISD · Grades PK-5
1,552nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▼ Declining
James P Butler El ranking
SchoolRow ranks James P Butler El 1,552nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — declining.
James P Butler El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 437 students tested
James P Butler El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 932 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.7% | 86.6% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| White | 10.5% | 8.8% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 5.2% | 2.8% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near James P Butler El
Typical home value $254K in zip 79938 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James P Butler El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Cactus TrailsSocorro ISD · 0.9 mi away539th of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 65% - 7Chester E JordanSocorro ISD · 1.1 mi away1,593rd of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 48% - 10Sgt Roberto ItuarteSocorro ISD · 1.1 mi away250th of 4,406
ELA 79% · Math 77% - 8Sgt Jose F Carrasco ElSocorro ISD · 1.6 mi away990th of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 58% - 9IDEA Edgemere AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.7 mi away · charter866th of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 53% - 6Purple Heart ElSocorro ISD · 2 mi away1,795th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 9Lujan-Chavez ElSocorro ISD · 2.2 mi away813th of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 64% - 5Paso Del Norte Fine Arts AcademySocorro ISD · 2.3 mi away2,470th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James P Butler El in?
James P Butler El is part of the Socorro ISD district in El Paso, Texas.
Is James P Butler El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James P Butler El 1,552nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James P Butler El?
Hispanic 87%, White 9%, Black 3%, Two or more races 1% (932 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James P Butler El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79938 is $254K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.