Clarke Middle School Named Top Algebra Program
The El Paso campus earned regional honors after every student passed the 2026 Algebra I STAAR exam.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Clarke Middle School has been recognized by the Council for Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development as the top school for Algebra I in the region. The campus achieved a 100% pass rate on the 2026 Algebra I STAAR exam.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights the effectiveness of campus-wide initiatives designed to strengthen foundational math skills among eighth graders. The school's success serves as a model for boosting academic performance through targeted classroom support.
The school achieved a year-over-year score increase of more than 20 points, with every student who took the 2026 Algebra I STAAR exam passing. The recognition comes through CREEED's AIM High program, which requires at least 90% of eighth graders to be enrolled in the subject.
The players
Clarke Middle School
An East El Paso educational campus located on Bob Hope Drive that recently achieved top regional performance in mathematics.
Council for Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development
A regional organization that promotes educational excellence through its AIM High program and rewards top-performing campuses.
The details
To improve student outcomes, the school implemented expanded instructional time specifically for mathematics. Additionally, leaders introduced new student attendance incentives to ensure consistent classroom engagement. These efforts were credited by school leadership for building the foundational skills necessary to drive the significant jump in test performance.
Timeline
Every student passed the Algebra I STAAR exam in 2026.
Formal recognition is scheduled for October 12, 2026.
The Home Front
This achievement follows the criteria set by CREEED's AIM High program, which promotes high rates of early advanced math enrollment. The initiative marks a focused regional trend toward strengthening middle school curriculum to better prepare students for high school coursework.
Families with students at the Bob Hope Drive campus should look for upcoming school communications regarding the October recognition event. Parents can support these foundational math initiatives by checking with teachers to ensure students maintain consistent attendance throughout the school year.
The takeaway
Strong math performance is often driven by consistent attendance and extended classroom instruction. Consider tracking your student's progress against these regional benchmarks to ensure they remain on pace for advanced math requirements.
What happens next
The school will receive formal recognition at the annual CREEED AIM High event on October 12, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic standards in our Secondary Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KVIA.
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