My son had the opportunity to attend MacArthur, but he decided to go to Bassett. He excelled in many things, A Hono Roll, Track Star, Football Champs, and most important, accepted to a Magnet Program and passed all his TAKS. People are critical because they do not see what is happening because of lack
... Read more of parent involvement and a poor PTA. Parents are the key to success so get involved and be part of your kids growing environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/09
Personally I think they should restruction the whole leardership at this school. And Put some Principal that can really make a difference in that school. There is really to many prombles. I pull my children out and will not let any more of my children attend that school due to the violence in the school.
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/09
The negitive comments of a very small number of unhappy parents or former students should not reflect upon what's really going on at this school. Bassett has made great progress over the past few years. The administration, faculty and staff are working very hard to make the school one of the best and
... Read more safest schools in the district. We continue to improve our test scores and our athletic program is still going strong. The school atmosphere is improving and after a twenty years I still love coming to work. I'm very proud of this school and we will only get a lot better. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/29/08
If the negative comments from unhappy parents and former are so small, then why is the overall rating for this a 2? You can also take a look at the Texas State report card for this school and see how outstanding the grades are. :)
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Posted by a student on 10/29/08
We also decided to give Bassett a try for our 6th grader. Staff and principal assured us the rumors were not true and the bulling was at a minimum. Well, they lied!! Our child is picked on and bullied on a daily basis. Our phone calls our not returned and the staff just does not seem to see what
... Read more is going on in their hallways or just doesn't care. This school is the most disgusting and incompetant school I have ever had the displeasure of even hearing about. I am so ashamed as a parent that I even subjected my son to such a school where the students are not put first and the parents are ignored!! We will definatly not be keeping our child in this school!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/08
we are a military family when we moved here to el pas I heard bad stories about bassett from othere parents I decided to let my 6th and 7th graders try baseett out..I am happy with the school dont have any complaints both my kids are on the honor role and I feel that bassett staff is doing a good job
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/08
They days of bad education at Bassett are long gone. Students were expected to rise to the occasion, teachers were expected to provide solid instruction, and parents were expected to show up. This year, this happened - scores have reflected this, and more importantly Bassett reflects this. Just
... Read more a short time ago, students were walking through the doors believing anything goes within the school's walls, parents blamed administration, and teachers were left to try deal with complex social-economic issues of the area. Together with the help of students, parents, teachers, and administration the school has taken control. The result a real success story.. good job! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/11/08
The students were not issued books the first month of school; however, each student had a book for every class which they left in the classroom. If the student needed to take a book home he or she was allowed to check out the book. Bassett has done an outstanding job of improving performance across the
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/07
There is almost no parent involvement. If you are a parent, please see what you can do to help make our school safer and more enjoyable for your child so that he or she have a chance at success in the classroom. Let's work together to ensure your child's a success.
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Posted by a teacher on 10/22/06
The children are behind the other schools in the district because they did not have books for the first month of school.
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El Paso schools — Bassett Middle School is located at 4400 Elm St, El Paso TX 79930. 4400 Elm St is in the Summit Place neighborhood and 79930 ZIP code in El Paso, TX The school district for Bassett Middle School is the El Paso Independent School District. Bassett Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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