(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – November 20, 2024) - El Paso ISD is making bold strides to enhance student outcomes across the district. Through the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) grant, the district is introducing an innovative academic model, Accelerated Campus Excellence (ACE), at Murphree PK-8. This proven model fosters excellence for all students, provides high-quality learning experiences that support the whole child and focuses on building stronger literacy and numeracy skills.
The Murphree PK-8 model is structured around five pillars of excellence:
Effective Principals and Teachers
Instructional Excellence
Extended School Day
Social and Emotional Support
Parent and Community Partnerships
El Paso ISD remains committed to delivering high-quality Tier 1 instruction. As part of the Murphree PK-8 redesign, the district will engage with the community to enrich programs, address specific needs, and enhance the learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Recruiting and retaining top educators who can address students' unique needs is crucial to academic success and social-emotional development. The district will be actively recruiting the best teachers to apply to be part of this dedicated team committed to inspiring and empowering students.
“El Paso ISD is committed to academic excellence, and this proposed redesign is a significant step in that direction,” said Superintendent Diana Sayavedra. “Our vision is to provide an exceptional education that inspires and empowers our students to thrive, and this investment of resources at Murphree PK-8 exemplifies that commitment.”
This initiative draws from the successful transformation at Canyon Hills Middle School, which underwent a similar redesign two years ago. The results are clear: Canyon Hills saw a double-digit increase in its TEA accountability ratings, making it the third highest-scoring middle school in the district, following Wiggs and Hornedo Middle Schools. This achievement reflects the district’s strategic focus on staffing, academic support, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.