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El Paso Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 78 public schools serving 49,847 students in El Paso Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in El Paso Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
78 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
49,847 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
3,296 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked #643 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#671 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.64
# American Indian Students
101 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
669 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
41,984 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
53%
# Black Students
1,701 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
4,205 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
9%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
195 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
992 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,942
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,932
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,165
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,279
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,150
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,236
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,307
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,492
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,601
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,708
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,695
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,404
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,221
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,715
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,573 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,600 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$677 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$877 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,573
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,600
$14,116
Best El Paso Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6541 Bear Rdg Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #55.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,388 students
Rank: #66.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #77.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 Luke St
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 916 students
Rank: #88.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #99.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Zach White Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4256 Roxbury Dr
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1212.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Cielo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Basil Ct
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1515.
Kohlberg Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 Nardo Goodman
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9405
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9405
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1616.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4851 Marcus Uribe Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #1717.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
William C Herrera Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Coates Dr
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #2020.
Bliss Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 Sheridan Rd
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 236-5150
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 236-5150
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #2121.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #2222.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Grades: 6-12
| 450 students
Rank: #2323.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2424.
Franklin High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,048 students
Rank: #2525.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 Edgar Park Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2626.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7530 Lakehurst Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2680
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2727.
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
Grades: PK-8
| 937 students
Rank: #2828.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6508 Fiesta Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #2929.
Coronado High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Champions Pl
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,350 students
Rank: #3030.
Moreno Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #3131.
Don Haskins Pk-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mulberry
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 236-3400
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 236-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,507 students
Rank: #3232.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Harrison Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #3333.
Colin L Powell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #3434.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11155 Whitey Ford St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Aoy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 S Campbell St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-0175
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-0175
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso Independent School District?
El Paso Independent School District manages 78 public schools serving 49,847 students.
What is the rank of El Paso Independent School District?
El Paso Independent School District is ranked #643 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso Independent School District?
84% of El Paso Independent School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Paso Independent School District?
El Paso Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is El Paso Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,600 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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