Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy

12300 Tierra Este Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,017 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,017 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy's student population of 1,017 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,017 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4745 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
90%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy is ranked #4745 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista Elementary School, John Drugan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy?
1,017 students attend Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy?
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy part of?
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy is part of Socorro Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy located?
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy is located in the Tierra Humida neighborhood of El Paso, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,017 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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