EPISD starts new school year introducing algebra to many eighth-graders for the first time

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As the El Paso Independent School District begins the 2024-2025 school year Monday, the district has several new changes for students to enhance their learning. One of the major changes: the district is introducing algebra to many eighth-graders for the first time.

Seven middle schools will incorporate algebra into their curriculums:

• Brown Middle School
• Canyon Hills Middle School
• Charles Middle School
• Guillen Middle School
• Tinajero PK-8
• Wiggs Middle School
• Bobby Joe Hill PK-8

The district said this prepares students for future academic success, and creates more opportunities.

Additionally, there are several non-pilot schools that will implement the same 'Algebra for All' curriculum for 6th and 7th graders. However, the district said while Algebra I Pre-AP will be available, double-blocked Algebra I will not be introduced to 8th graders until the 2025-2026 school year.

Those schools include:

• Don Haskins PK-8
• Hornedo Middle School
• MacArthur PK-8
• Magoffin Middle School
• Murphree PK-8
• Navarette Middle School
• Young Women's STEAM Academy